Finding the Third Proportional to 32,177 and 49,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,177 and 49,223 is: 75,299.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,177 : 49,223 = 49,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,177/49,223 = 49,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,177x = 49,223 × 49,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,177x = 2,422,903,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,422,903,729/32,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,299.24
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