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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,224 and 66,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,224 and 66,102 is: 94,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,224 : 66,102 = 66,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,224/66,102 = 66,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,224x = 66,102 × 66,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,224x = 4,369,474,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,474,404/46,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,528.26

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