Finding the Third Proportional to 32,189.50 and 67,320.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,189.50 and 67,320.50 is: 140,792.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,189.50 : 67,320.50 = 67,320.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,189.50/67,320.50 = 67,320.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,189.50x = 67,320.50 × 67,320.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,189.50x = 4,532,049,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,532,049,720.25/32,189.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,792.80
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