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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,209 and 66,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,209 and 66,030 is: 94,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209 : 66,030 = 66,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209/66,030 = 66,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209x = 66,030 × 66,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209x = 4,359,960,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,960,900/46,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,353.07

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