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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,350 and 43,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,350 and 43,475 is: 58,425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350 : 43,475 = 43,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350/43,475 = 43,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350x = 43,475 × 43,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350x = 1,890,075,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,075,625/32,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,425.83

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