Finding the Third Proportional to 32,323 and 50,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,323 and 50,226 is: 78,045.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,323 : 50,226 = 50,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,323/50,226 = 50,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,323x = 50,226 × 50,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,323x = 2,522,651,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,522,651,076/32,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,045.08
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