Finding the Third Proportional to 32,120 and 48,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,120 and 48,108 is: 72,054.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,120 : 48,108 = 48,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,120/48,108 = 48,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,120x = 48,108 × 48,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,120x = 2,314,379,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,314,379,664/32,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,054.16
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