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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,197 and 69,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,197 and 69,624 is: 104,931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197 : 69,624 = 69,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197/69,624 = 69,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197x = 69,624 × 69,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197x = 4,847,501,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,501,376/46,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,931.09

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