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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,027 and 72,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,027 and 72,749 is: 114,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027 : 72,749 = 72,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027/72,749 = 72,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027x = 72,749 × 72,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027x = 5,292,417,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,417,001/46,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,985.05

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