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Finding the Third Proportional to 46 and 110

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Solution

The third proportional to 46 and 110 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 110 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/110 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 110 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 12,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,100/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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