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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,967 and 48,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,967 and 48,195 is: 70,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967 : 48,195 = 48,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967/48,195 = 48,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967x = 48,195 × 48,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967x = 2,322,758,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,758,025/32,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,457.06

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