Finding the Third Proportional to 32,558 and 66,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,558 and 66,842 is: 137,227.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,558 : 66,842 = 66,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,558/66,842 = 66,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,558x = 66,842 × 66,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,558x = 4,467,852,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,467,852,964/32,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,227.50
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