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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.72 and 46.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.72 and 46.69 is: 66.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 46.69 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/46.69 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 46.69 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 2,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.72/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.62

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