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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,967 and 45,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,967 and 45,117 is: 61,744.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967 : 45,117 = 45,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967/45,117 = 45,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967x = 45,117 × 45,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967x = 2,035,543,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,543,689/32,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,744.89

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