Finding the Third Proportional to 32,959 and 71,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,959 and 71,102 is: 153,387.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,959 : 71,102 = 71,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,959/71,102 = 71,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,959x = 71,102 × 71,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,959x = 5,055,494,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,055,494,404/32,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,387.37
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