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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,646 and 46,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,646 and 46,170 is: 71,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,646 : 46,170 = 46,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,646/46,170 = 46,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,646x = 46,170 × 46,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,646x = 2,131,668,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,668,900/29,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,904.10

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