Finding the Third Proportional to 32,624 and 47,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,624 and 47,100 is: 67,999.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,624 : 47,100 = 47,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,624/47,100 = 47,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,624x = 47,100 × 47,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,624x = 2,218,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,410,000/32,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,999.33
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