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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,098 and 69,570.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,098 and 69,570.75 is: 104,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,098 : 69,570.75 = 69,570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,098/69,570.75 = 69,570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,098x = 69,570.75 × 69,570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,098x = 4,840,089,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,089,255.56/46,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,995.65

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