Finding the Third Proportional to 20,814 and 32,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,814 and 32,899 is: 52,000.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,814 : 32,899 = 32,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,814/32,899 = 32,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,814x = 32,899 × 32,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,814x = 1,082,344,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,082,344,201/20,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,000.78
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