Finding the Third Proportional to 32,652 and 50,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,652 and 50,652 is: 78,574.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,652 : 50,652 = 50,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,652/50,652 = 50,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,652x = 50,652 × 50,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,652x = 2,565,625,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,565,625,104/32,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,574.82
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