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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,064 and 95,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,064 and 95,408 is: 197,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,064 : 95,408 = 95,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,064/95,408 = 95,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,064x = 95,408 × 95,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,064x = 9,102,686,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,686,464/46,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,609.55

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