Finding the Third Proportional to 32,169 and 71,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,169 and 71,223 is: 157,689.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,169 : 71,223 = 71,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,169/71,223 = 71,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,169x = 71,223 × 71,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,169x = 5,072,715,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,072,715,729/32,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,689.57
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