Finding the Third Proportional to 32,436 and 67,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,436 and 67,302 is: 139,646.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,436 : 67,302 = 67,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,436/67,302 = 67,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,436x = 67,302 × 67,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,436x = 4,529,559,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,529,559,204/32,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,646.05
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