Finding the Third Proportional to 32,943.50 and 49,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,943.50 and 49,325 is: 73,852.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,943.50 : 49,325 = 49,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,943.50/49,325 = 49,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,943.50x = 49,325 × 49,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,943.50x = 2,432,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,432,955,625/32,943.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,852.37
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