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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,312 and 46,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,312 and 46,192 is: 66,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,312 : 46,192 = 46,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,312/46,192 = 46,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,312x = 46,192 × 46,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,312x = 2,133,700,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,700,864/32,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,034.32

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