Finding the Third Proportional to 32,082 and 43,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,082 and 43,203 is: 58,179.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,082 : 43,203 = 43,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,082/43,203 = 43,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,082x = 43,203 × 43,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,082x = 1,866,499,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,866,499,209/32,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,179.02
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