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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,143 and 65,984.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,143 and 65,984.63 is: 94,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,143 : 65,984.63 = 65,984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,143/65,984.63 = 65,984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,143x = 65,984.63 × 65,984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,143x = 4,353,970,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,970,736.39/46,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,358.21

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