Finding the Third Proportional to 20,902 and 32,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,902 and 32,378 is: 50,154.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,902 : 32,378 = 32,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,902/32,378 = 32,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,902x = 32,378 × 32,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,902x = 1,048,334,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,334,884/20,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,154.76
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