Finding the Third Proportional to 32,976 and 71,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,976 and 71,136 is: 153,454.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,976 : 71,136 = 71,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,976/71,136 = 71,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,976x = 71,136 × 71,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,976x = 5,060,330,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,060,330,496/32,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,454.95
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