Finding the Third Proportional to 32,252 and 68,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,252 and 68,421 is: 145,151.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,252 : 68,421 = 68,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,252/68,421 = 68,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,252x = 68,421 × 68,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,252x = 4,681,433,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,681,433,241/32,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,151.72
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