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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,058 and 68,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,058 and 68,802 is: 102,777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,058 : 68,802 = 68,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,058/68,802 = 68,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,058x = 68,802 × 68,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,058x = 4,733,715,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,715,204/46,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,777.26

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