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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.06 and 43.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.06 and 43.94 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 43.94 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/43.94 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 43.94 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 1,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.50/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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