Finding the Third Proportional to 32,472 and 44,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,472 and 44,004 is: 59,631.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,472 : 44,004 = 44,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,472/44,004 = 44,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,472x = 44,004 × 44,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,472x = 1,936,352,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,352,016/32,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,631.44
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