Finding the Third Proportional to 20,160 and 32,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,160 and 32,092 is: 51,086.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,160 : 32,092 = 32,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,160/32,092 = 32,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,160x = 32,092 × 32,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,160x = 1,029,896,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,896,464/20,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,086.13
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