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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,406 and 46,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,406 and 46,833 is: 67,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406 : 46,833 = 46,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406/46,833 = 46,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406x = 46,833 × 46,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406x = 2,193,329,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,329,889/32,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,682.83

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