Finding the Third Proportional to 23,720 and 32,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,720 and 32,332 is: 44,070.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,720 : 32,332 = 32,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,720/32,332 = 32,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,720x = 32,332 × 32,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,720x = 1,045,358,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,045,358,224/23,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,070.75
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