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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,304 and 46,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,304 and 46,680 is: 60,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,304 : 46,680 = 46,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,304/46,680 = 46,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,304x = 46,680 × 46,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,304x = 2,179,022,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,022,400/36,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,021.55

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