Finding the Third Proportional to 32,888 and 46,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,888 and 46,538 is: 65,853.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,888 : 46,538 = 46,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,888/46,538 = 46,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,888x = 46,538 × 46,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,888x = 2,165,785,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,165,785,444/32,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,853.36
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