Finding the Third Proportional to 32,290 and 43,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,290 and 43,307 is: 58,082.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,290 : 43,307 = 43,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,290/43,307 = 43,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,290x = 43,307 × 43,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,290x = 1,875,496,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,875,496,249/32,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,082.88
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