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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,244 and 66,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,244 and 66,081 is: 94,427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,244 : 66,081 = 66,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,244/66,081 = 66,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,244x = 66,081 × 66,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,244x = 4,366,698,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,698,561/46,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,427.35

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