Finding the Third Proportional to 32,768 and 49,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,768 and 49,192 is: 73,848.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,768 : 49,192 = 49,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,768/49,192 = 49,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,768x = 49,192 × 49,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,768x = 2,419,852,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,852,864/32,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,848.05
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