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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,174 and 69,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,174 and 69,261 is: 103,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,174 : 69,261 = 69,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,174/69,261 = 69,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,174x = 69,261 × 69,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,174x = 4,797,086,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,086,121/46,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,891.50

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