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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,608 and 46,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,608 and 46,251 is: 109,096.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,608 : 46,251 = 46,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,608/46,251 = 46,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,608x = 46,251 × 46,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,608x = 2,139,155,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,155,001/19,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,096.03

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