Finding the Third Proportional to 32,296 and 69,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,296 and 69,194 is: 148,247.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,296 : 69,194 = 69,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,296/69,194 = 69,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,296x = 69,194 × 69,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,296x = 4,787,809,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,787,809,636/32,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,247.76
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