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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.69 and 69.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.69 and 69.28 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 69.28 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/69.28 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 69.28 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 4,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799.89/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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