Finding the Third Proportional to 32,971 and 73,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,971 and 73,313 is: 163,015.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,971 : 73,313 = 73,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,971/73,313 = 73,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,971x = 73,313 × 73,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,971x = 5,374,795,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,374,795,969/32,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,015.86
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