Finding the Third Proportional to 32,296 and 43,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,296 and 43,624 is: 58,925.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,296 : 43,624 = 43,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,296/43,624 = 43,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,296x = 43,624 × 43,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,296x = 1,903,053,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,053,376/32,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,925.36
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