Finding the Third Proportional to 32,825 and 71,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,825 and 71,590 is: 156,134.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,825 : 71,590 = 71,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,825/71,590 = 71,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,825x = 71,590 × 71,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,825x = 5,125,128,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,125,128,100/32,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,134.90
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