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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,182 and 67,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,182 and 67,251 is: 97,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182 : 67,251 = 67,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182/67,251 = 67,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182x = 67,251 × 67,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182x = 4,522,697,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,697,001/46,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,932.03

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