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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,154 and 66,002

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,154 and 66,002 is: 94,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,154 : 66,002 = 66,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,154/66,002 = 66,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,154x = 66,002 × 66,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,154x = 4,356,264,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,264,004/46,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,385.41

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