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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,146 and 72,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,146 and 72,292 is: 113,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,146 : 72,292 = 72,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,146/72,292 = 72,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,146x = 72,292 × 72,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,146x = 5,226,133,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,133,264/46,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,252.14

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