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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,226 and 66,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,226 and 66,055 is: 94,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,226 : 66,055 = 66,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,226/66,055 = 66,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,226x = 66,055 × 66,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,226x = 4,363,263,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,263,025/46,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,389.80

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