Finding the Third Proportional to 32,918 and 71,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,918 and 71,374 is: 154,755.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,918 : 71,374 = 71,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,918/71,374 = 71,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,918x = 71,374 × 71,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,918x = 5,094,247,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,094,247,876/32,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,755.69
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