Finding the Third Proportional to 32,992 and 49,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 32,992 and 49,772 is: 75,086.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,992 : 49,772 = 49,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,992/49,772 = 49,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,992x = 49,772 × 49,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,992x = 2,477,251,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,477,251,984/32,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,086.44
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