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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,011 and 69,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,011 and 69,248 is: 104,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,011 : 69,248 = 69,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,011/69,248 = 69,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,011x = 69,248 × 69,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,011x = 4,795,285,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,285,504/46,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,220.41

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