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Finding the Third Proportional to 31,884 and 46,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 31,884 and 46,802 is: 68,699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,884 : 46,802 = 46,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,884/46,802 = 46,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,884x = 46,802 × 46,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,884x = 2,190,427,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,427,204/31,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,699.89

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