Finding the Third Proportional to 32,512 and 69,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,512 and 69,946 is: 150,481.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,512 : 69,946 = 69,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,512/69,946 = 69,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,512x = 69,946 × 69,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,512x = 4,892,442,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,892,442,916/32,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,481.14
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