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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,186 and 70,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,186 and 70,008 is: 106,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,186 : 70,008 = 70,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,186/70,008 = 70,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,186x = 70,008 × 70,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,186x = 4,901,120,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,120,064/46,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,117.01

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