Finding the Third Proportional to 32,844 and 69,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,844 and 69,786 is: 148,279.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,844 : 69,786 = 69,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,844/69,786 = 69,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,844x = 69,786 × 69,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,844x = 4,870,085,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,870,085,796/32,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,279.31
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