Finding the Third Proportional to 32,366 and 48,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,366 and 48,846 is: 73,717.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,366 : 48,846 = 48,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,366/48,846 = 48,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,366x = 48,846 × 48,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,366x = 2,385,931,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,931,716/32,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,717.23
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