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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,092 and 46,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,092 and 46,266 is: 112,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,092 : 46,266 = 46,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,092/46,266 = 46,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,092x = 46,266 × 46,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,092x = 2,140,542,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,542,756/19,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,117.26

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