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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,214 and 70,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,214 and 70,186 is: 106,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214 : 70,186 = 70,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214/70,186 = 70,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214x = 70,186 × 70,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214x = 4,926,074,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,074,596/46,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,592.69

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