Finding the Third Proportional to 32,432 and 71,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,432 and 71,376 is: 157,083.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,432 : 71,376 = 71,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,432/71,376 = 71,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,432x = 71,376 × 71,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,432x = 5,094,533,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,094,533,376/32,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,083.54
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