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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,206 and 70,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,206 and 70,282 is: 106,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,206 : 70,282 = 70,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,206/70,282 = 70,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,206x = 70,282 × 70,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,206x = 4,939,559,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,559,524/46,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,902.99

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