Finding the Third Proportional to 20,916 and 32,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,916 and 32,609 is: 50,838.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,916 : 32,609 = 32,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,916/32,609 = 32,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,916x = 32,609 × 32,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,916x = 1,063,346,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,346,881/20,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,838.92
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