Finding the Third Proportional to 32,988 and 77,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,988 and 77,844 is: 183,693.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,988 : 77,844 = 77,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,988/77,844 = 77,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,988x = 77,844 × 77,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,988x = 6,059,688,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,059,688,336/32,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,693.72
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