Finding the Third Proportional to 32,628 and 46,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,628 and 46,670 is: 66,755.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,628 : 46,670 = 46,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,628/46,670 = 46,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,628x = 46,670 × 46,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,628x = 2,178,088,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,178,088,900/32,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,755.21
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