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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,669.44 and 46,006.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,669.44 and 46,006.88 is: 64,789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.44 : 46,006.88 = 46,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.44/46,006.88 = 46,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.44x = 46,006.88 × 46,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.44x = 2,116,632,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,632,547.27/32,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,789.38

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