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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,610 and 46,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,610 and 46,286 is: 109,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,610 : 46,286 = 46,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,610/46,286 = 46,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,610x = 46,286 × 46,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,610x = 2,142,393,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,393,796/19,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,250.07

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