Finding the Third Proportional to 32,934 and 71,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,934 and 71,052 is: 153,287.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,934 : 71,052 = 71,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,934/71,052 = 71,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,934x = 71,052 × 71,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,934x = 5,048,386,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,048,386,704/32,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,287.99
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