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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,007 and 98,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,007 and 98,571 is: 211,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007 : 98,571 = 98,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007/98,571 = 98,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007x = 98,571 × 98,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007x = 9,716,242,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,242,041/46,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,190.52

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