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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,233 and 32,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,233 and 32,215 is: 38,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233 : 32,215 = 32,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233/32,215 = 32,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233x = 32,215 × 32,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233x = 1,037,806,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,806,225/27,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,108.41

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