Finding the Third Proportional to 32,561 and 66,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,561 and 66,850 is: 137,247.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,561 : 66,850 = 66,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,561/66,850 = 66,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,561x = 66,850 × 66,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,561x = 4,468,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,468,922,500/32,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,247.70
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