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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,134 and 66,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,134 and 66,661 is: 96,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,134 : 66,661 = 66,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,134/66,661 = 66,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,134x = 66,661 × 66,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,134x = 4,443,688,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,688,921/46,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,321.34

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