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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,066 and 98,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,066 and 98,684 is: 211,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,066 : 98,684 = 98,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,066/98,684 = 98,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,066x = 98,684 × 98,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,066x = 9,738,531,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,531,856/46,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,403.90

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