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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.13 and 43

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.13 and 43 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 43 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/43 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 43 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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