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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,053 and 69,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,053 and 69,981 is: 106,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,053 : 69,981 = 69,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,053/69,981 = 69,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,053x = 69,981 × 69,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,053x = 4,897,340,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,340,361/46,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,341.40

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