Finding the Third Proportional to 32,180 and 48,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,180 and 48,207 is: 72,216.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,180 : 48,207 = 48,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,180/48,207 = 48,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,180x = 48,207 × 48,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,180x = 2,323,914,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,323,914,849/32,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,216.12
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