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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,392 and 46,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,392 and 46,812 is: 60,215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,392 : 46,812 = 46,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,392/46,812 = 46,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,392x = 46,812 × 46,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,392x = 2,191,363,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,363,344/36,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,215.52

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