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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,251 and 69,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,251 and 69,383 is: 104,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251 : 69,383 = 69,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251/69,383 = 69,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251x = 69,383 × 69,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251x = 4,814,000,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,000,689/46,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,084.25

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