Finding the Third Proportional to 32,202 and 75,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,202 and 75,229 is: 175,746.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,202 : 75,229 = 75,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,202/75,229 = 75,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,202x = 75,229 × 75,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,202x = 5,659,402,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,659,402,441/32,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,746.92
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