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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,848 and 46,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,848 and 46,368 is: 61,696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,848 : 46,368 = 46,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,848/46,368 = 46,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,848x = 46,368 × 46,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,848x = 2,149,991,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,991,424/34,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,696.26

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