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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,007 and 61,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,007 and 61,830 is: 83,094.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007 : 61,830 = 61,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007/61,830 = 61,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007x = 61,830 × 61,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007x = 3,822,948,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,948,900/46,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,094.94

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