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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,425 and 46,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,425 and 46,332 is: 62,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,425 : 46,332 = 46,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,425/46,332 = 46,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,425x = 46,332 × 46,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,425x = 2,146,654,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,654,224/34,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,357.42

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