Finding the Third Proportional to 32,892 and 50,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,892 and 50,160 is: 76,493.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,892 : 50,160 = 50,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,892/50,160 = 50,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,892x = 50,160 × 50,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,892x = 2,516,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,516,025,600/32,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,493.54
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