Finding the Third Proportional to 32,220 and 48,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,220 and 48,564 is: 73,198.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,220 : 48,564 = 48,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,220/48,564 = 48,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,220x = 48,564 × 48,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,220x = 2,358,462,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,358,462,096/32,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,198.70
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