Finding the Third Proportional to 21,550 and 32,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 21,550 and 32,347 is: 48,553.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,550 : 32,347 = 32,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,550/32,347 = 32,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,550x = 32,347 × 32,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,550x = 1,046,328,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,046,328,409/21,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,553.52
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