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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,158 and 66,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,158 and 66,004 is: 94,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158 : 66,004 = 66,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158/66,004 = 66,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158x = 66,004 × 66,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158x = 4,356,528,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,528,016/46,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,382.95

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