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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,892 : 50,160 = 50,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,892/50,160 = 50,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,892x = 50,160 × 50,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,892x = 2,516,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,025,600/32,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,493.54

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