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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,027 and 67,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,027 and 67,523 is: 99,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027 : 67,523 = 67,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027/67,523 = 67,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027x = 67,523 × 67,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027x = 4,559,355,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,355,529/46,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,058.28

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