Finding the Third Proportional to 32,896 and 71,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,896 and 71,408 is: 155,006.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,896 : 71,408 = 71,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,896/71,408 = 71,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,896x = 71,408 × 71,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,896x = 5,099,102,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,099,102,464/32,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,006.76
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