Finding the Third Proportional to 32,160 and 66,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,160 and 66,744 is: 138,518.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,160 : 66,744 = 66,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,160/66,744 = 66,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,160x = 66,744 × 66,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,160x = 4,454,761,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,454,761,536/32,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,518.70
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