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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,086 and 68,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,086 and 68,838 is: 102,822.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,086 : 68,838 = 68,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,086/68,838 = 68,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,086x = 68,838 × 68,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,086x = 4,738,670,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,670,244/46,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,822.34

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