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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,386 and 46,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,386 and 46,395 is: 62,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,386 : 46,395 = 46,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,386/46,395 = 46,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,386x = 46,395 × 46,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,386x = 2,152,496,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,496,025/34,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,598.03

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