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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,300 and 46,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,300 and 46,674 is: 60,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,300 : 46,674 = 46,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,300/46,674 = 46,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,300x = 46,674 × 46,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,300x = 2,178,462,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,462,276/36,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,012.73

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