Finding the Third Proportional to 32,464 and 70,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,464 and 70,116 is: 151,437.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,464 : 70,116 = 70,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,464/70,116 = 70,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,464x = 70,116 × 70,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,464x = 4,916,253,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,916,253,456/32,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,437.08
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