Finding the Third Proportional to 32,987,531 and 68,237,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,987,531 and 68,237,878 is: 141,156,608.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,987,531 : 68,237,878 = 68,237,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,987,531/68,237,878 = 68,237,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,987,531x = 68,237,878 × 68,237,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,987,531x = 4,656,407,993,942,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,656,407,993,942,884/32,987,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,156,608.35
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