Finding the Third Proportional to 20,383 and 32,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,383 and 32,430 is: 51,597.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,383 : 32,430 = 32,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,383/32,430 = 32,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,383x = 32,430 × 32,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,383x = 1,051,704,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,051,704,900/20,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,597.16
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