Finding the Third Proportional to 32,544 and 44,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,544 and 44,208 is: 60,052.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,544 : 44,208 = 44,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,544/44,208 = 44,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,544x = 44,208 × 44,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,544x = 1,954,347,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,347,264/32,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,052.46
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