Finding the Third Proportional to 32,514 and 44,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,514 and 44,163 is: 59,985.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,514 : 44,163 = 44,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,514/44,163 = 44,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,514x = 44,163 × 44,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,514x = 1,950,370,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,370,569/32,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,985.56
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