Finding the Third Proportional to 32,354 and 68,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,354 and 68,598 is: 145,443.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,354 : 68,598 = 68,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,354/68,598 = 68,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,354x = 68,598 × 68,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,354x = 4,705,685,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,705,685,604/32,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,443.70
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