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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,220 and 94,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,220 and 94,625 is: 193,723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220 : 94,625 = 94,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220/94,625 = 94,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220x = 94,625 × 94,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220x = 8,953,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953,890,625/46,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,723.29

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