Finding the Third Proportional to 32,310 and 69,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,310 and 69,720 is: 150,445.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,310 : 69,720 = 69,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,310/69,720 = 69,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,310x = 69,720 × 69,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,310x = 4,860,878,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,860,878,400/32,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,445.01
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