Finding the Third Proportional to 32,696 and 43,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,696 and 43,176 is: 57,015.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,696 : 43,176 = 43,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,696/43,176 = 43,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,696x = 43,176 × 43,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,696x = 1,864,166,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,864,166,976/32,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,015.14
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