Finding the Third Proportional to 20,876 and 32,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,876 and 32,286 is: 49,932.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,876 : 32,286 = 32,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,876/32,286 = 32,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,876x = 32,286 × 32,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,876x = 1,042,385,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,042,385,796/20,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,932.26
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