Finding the Third Proportional to 32,235 and 69,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,235 and 69,230 is: 148,682.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,235 : 69,230 = 69,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,235/69,230 = 69,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,235x = 69,230 × 69,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,235x = 4,792,792,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,792,792,900/32,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,682.89
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