Finding the Third Proportional to 32,869 and 71,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,869 and 71,958 is: 157,533.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,869 : 71,958 = 71,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,869/71,958 = 71,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,869x = 71,958 × 71,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,869x = 5,177,953,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,177,953,764/32,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,533.05
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