Finding the Third Proportional to 32,148 and 46,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,148 and 46,965 is: 68,611.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,148 : 46,965 = 46,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,148/46,965 = 46,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,148x = 46,965 × 46,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,148x = 2,205,711,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,711,225/32,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,611.15
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