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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,010 and 65,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,010 and 65,111 is: 92,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010 : 65,111 = 65,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010/65,111 = 65,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010x = 65,111 × 65,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010x = 4,239,442,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,442,321/46,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,141.76

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