Finding the Third Proportional to 20,991 and 32,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,991 and 32,763 is: 51,136.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,991 : 32,763 = 32,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,991/32,763 = 32,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,991x = 32,763 × 32,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,991x = 1,073,414,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,414,169/20,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,136.88
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