Finding the Third Proportional to 32,431 and 49,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,431 and 49,310 is: 74,973.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,431 : 49,310 = 49,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,431/49,310 = 49,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,431x = 49,310 × 49,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,431x = 2,431,476,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,431,476,100/32,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,973.82
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