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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.83 and 72.93

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.83 and 72.93 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 72.93 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/72.93 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 72.93 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 5,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319.02/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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