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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,654 and 46,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,654 and 46,902 is: 97,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,654 : 46,902 = 46,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,654/46,902 = 46,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,654x = 46,902 × 46,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,654x = 2,199,797,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,797,604/22,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,104.16

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