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Finding the Third Proportional to 33,964 and 46,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 33,964 and 46,929 is: 64,843.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,964 : 46,929 = 46,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,964/46,929 = 46,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,964x = 46,929 × 46,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,964x = 2,202,331,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,331,041/33,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,843.10

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