Finding the Third Proportional to 32,972 and 68,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,972 and 68,248 is: 141,265.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,972 : 68,248 = 68,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,972/68,248 = 68,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,972x = 68,248 × 68,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,972x = 4,657,789,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,657,789,504/32,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,265.00
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