Finding the Third Proportional to 32,550 and 48,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,550 and 48,825 is: 73,237.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,550 : 48,825 = 48,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,550/48,825 = 48,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,550x = 48,825 × 48,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,550x = 2,383,880,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,383,880,625/32,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,237.50
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