Finding the Third Proportional to 20,332 and 32,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,332 and 32,469 is: 51,851.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,332 : 32,469 = 32,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,332/32,469 = 32,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,332x = 32,469 × 32,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,332x = 1,054,235,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,235,961/20,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,851.07
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