Finding the Third Proportional to 32,562 and 69,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,562 and 69,340 is: 147,657.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,562 : 69,340 = 69,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,562/69,340 = 69,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,562x = 69,340 × 69,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,562x = 4,808,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,808,035,600/32,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,657.87
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