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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,001 and 85,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,001 and 85,440 is: 158,692.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,001 : 85,440 = 85,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,001/85,440 = 85,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,001x = 85,440 × 85,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,001x = 7,299,993,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,993,600/46,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,692.06

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