Finding the Third Proportional to 32,448 and 47,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,448 and 47,395 is: 69,227.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,448 : 47,395 = 47,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,448/47,395 = 47,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,448x = 47,395 × 47,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,448x = 2,246,286,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,286,025/32,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,227.26
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