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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,217 and 45,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,217 and 45,369 is: 63,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217 : 45,369 = 45,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217/45,369 = 45,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217x = 45,369 × 45,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217x = 2,058,346,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,346,161/32,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,890.06

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