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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,759 and 46,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,759 and 46,611 is: 95,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,759 : 46,611 = 46,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,759/46,611 = 46,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,759x = 46,611 × 46,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,759x = 2,172,585,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,585,321/22,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,460.49

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