Finding the Third Proportional to 32,481 and 71,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,481 and 71,037 is: 155,360.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,481 : 71,037 = 71,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,481/71,037 = 71,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,481x = 71,037 × 71,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,481x = 5,046,255,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,046,255,369/32,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,360.22
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