Finding the Third Proportional to 20,448 and 30,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,448 and 30,672 is: 46,008
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,448 : 30,672 = 30,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,448/30,672 = 30,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,448x = 30,672 × 30,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,448x = 940,771,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 940,771,584/20,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,008
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