Finding the Third Proportional to 32,884 and 51,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,884 and 51,517 is: 80,707.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,884 : 51,517 = 51,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,884/51,517 = 51,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,884x = 51,517 × 51,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,884x = 2,654,001,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,001,289/32,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,707.98
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