Finding the Third Proportional to 32,658 and 48,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,658 and 48,860 is: 73,099.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,658 : 48,860 = 48,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,658/48,860 = 48,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,658x = 48,860 × 48,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,658x = 2,387,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,387,299,600/32,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,099.99
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