Finding the Third Proportional to 32,824 and 78,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,824 and 78,772 is: 189,039.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,824 : 78,772 = 78,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,824/78,772 = 78,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,824x = 78,772 × 78,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,824x = 6,205,027,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,205,027,984/32,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,039.36
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