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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.13 and 45.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.13 and 45.25 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 45.25 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/45.25 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 45.25 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 2,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.56/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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