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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,254 and 95,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,254 and 95,790 is: 198,376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254 : 95,790 = 95,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254/95,790 = 95,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254x = 95,790 × 95,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254x = 9,175,724,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,724,100/46,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,376.88

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