Finding the Third Proportional to 20,996 and 32,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,996 and 32,052 is: 48,929.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,996 : 32,052 = 32,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,996/32,052 = 32,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,996x = 32,052 × 32,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,996x = 1,027,330,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,027,330,704/20,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,929.83
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