Finding the Third Proportional to 32,806 and 49,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,806 and 49,201 is: 73,789.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,806 : 49,201 = 49,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,806/49,201 = 49,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,806x = 49,201 × 49,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,806x = 2,420,738,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,420,738,401/32,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,789.50
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