Finding the Third Proportional to 32,528 and 44,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,528 and 44,184 is: 60,016.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,528 : 44,184 = 44,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,528/44,184 = 44,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,528x = 44,184 × 44,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,528x = 1,952,225,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,952,225,856/32,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,016.78
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