Finding the Third Proportional to 32,456 and 67,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,456 and 67,378 is: 139,875.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,456 : 67,378 = 67,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,456/67,378 = 67,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,456x = 67,378 × 67,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,456x = 4,539,794,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,539,794,884/32,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,875.37
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