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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,864 and 48,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,864 and 48,141 is: 70,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864 : 48,141 = 48,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864/48,141 = 48,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864x = 48,141 × 48,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864x = 2,317,555,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,555,881/32,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,519.59

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