Finding the Third Proportional to 20,488 and 32,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,488 and 32,616 is: 51,923.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,488 : 32,616 = 32,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,488/32,616 = 32,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,488x = 32,616 × 32,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,488x = 1,063,803,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,803,456/20,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,923.25
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