Finding the Third Proportional to 32,278 and 48,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,278 and 48,415 is: 72,619.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,278 : 48,415 = 48,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,278/48,415 = 48,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,278x = 48,415 × 48,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,278x = 2,344,012,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,344,012,225/32,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,619.50
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