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Finding the Third Proportional to 34,849 and 46,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 34,849 and 46,825 is: 62,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,849 : 46,825 = 46,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,849/46,825 = 46,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,849x = 46,825 × 46,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,849x = 2,192,580,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,580,625/34,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,916.60

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