Finding the Third Proportional to 32,847 and 68,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,847 and 68,028 is: 140,889.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,847 : 68,028 = 68,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,847/68,028 = 68,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,847x = 68,028 × 68,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,847x = 4,627,808,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,627,808,784/32,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,889.85
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