Finding the Third Proportional to 32,572 and 71,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,572 and 71,378 is: 156,417.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,572 : 71,378 = 71,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,572/71,378 = 71,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,572x = 71,378 × 71,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,572x = 5,094,818,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,094,818,884/32,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,417.13
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