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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,273 and 46,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,273 and 46,691 is: 63,608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,273 : 46,691 = 46,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,273/46,691 = 46,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,273x = 46,691 × 46,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,273x = 2,180,049,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,049,481/34,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,608.36

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