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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,767 and 45,418

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,767 and 45,418 is: 62,953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767 : 45,418 = 45,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767/45,418 = 45,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767x = 45,418 × 45,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767x = 2,062,794,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,794,724/32,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,953.42

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