Finding the Third Proportional to 20,829 and 32,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,829 and 32,474 is: 50,629.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,829 : 32,474 = 32,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,829/32,474 = 32,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,829x = 32,474 × 32,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,829x = 1,054,560,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,560,676/20,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,629.44
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