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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,065 and 71,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,065 and 71,133 is: 109,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,065 : 71,133 = 71,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,065/71,133 = 71,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,065x = 71,133 × 71,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,065x = 5,059,903,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,903,689/46,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,842.69

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