Finding the Third Proportional to 32,372 and 51,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,372 and 51,681 is: 82,507.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,372 : 51,681 = 51,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,372/51,681 = 51,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,372x = 51,681 × 51,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,372x = 2,670,925,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,670,925,761/32,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,507.28
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