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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,082 and 66,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,082 and 66,612 is: 96,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,082 : 66,612 = 66,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,082/66,612 = 66,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,082x = 66,612 × 66,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,082x = 4,437,158,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,158,544/46,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,288.32

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