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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.50 and 46

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.50 and 46 is: 65.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.50 : 46 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.50/46 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.50x = 46 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.50x = 2,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116/32.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.11

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