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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,184 and 69,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,184 and 69,588 is: 104,852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,184 : 69,588 = 69,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,184/69,588 = 69,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,184x = 69,588 × 69,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,184x = 4,842,489,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,489,744/46,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,852.11

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