Finding the Third Proportional to 32,130 and 47,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,130 and 47,907 is: 71,431.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,130 : 47,907 = 47,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,130/47,907 = 47,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,130x = 47,907 × 47,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,130x = 2,295,080,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,295,080,649/32,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,431.08
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