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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,599 and 46,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,599 and 46,791 is: 96,880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,599 : 46,791 = 46,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,599/46,791 = 46,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,599x = 46,791 × 46,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,599x = 2,189,397,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,397,681/22,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,880.29

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