Finding the Third Proportional to 32,310 and 47,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,310 and 47,400 is: 69,537.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,310 : 47,400 = 47,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,310/47,400 = 47,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,310x = 47,400 × 47,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,310x = 2,246,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,760,000/32,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,537.60
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