Finding the Third Proportional to 32,532 and 44,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,532 and 44,190 is: 60,025.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,532 : 44,190 = 44,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,532/44,190 = 44,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,532x = 44,190 × 44,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,532x = 1,952,756,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,952,756,100/32,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,025.70
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