Finding the Third Proportional to 32.25 and 48.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 32.25 and 48.38 is: 72.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32.25 : 48.38 = 48.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32.25/48.38 = 48.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32.25x = 48.38 × 48.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32.25x = 2,340.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,340.14/32.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72.56
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