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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,906 and 46,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,906 and 46,896 is: 66,833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906 : 46,896 = 46,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906/46,896 = 46,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906x = 46,896 × 46,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906x = 2,199,234,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,234,816/32,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,833.85

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