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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,356 and 48,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,356 and 48,486 is: 72,657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356 : 48,486 = 48,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356/48,486 = 48,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356x = 48,486 × 48,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356x = 2,350,892,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,892,196/32,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,657.07

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