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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,260 and 66,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,260 and 66,103 is: 94,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,260 : 66,103 = 66,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,260/66,103 = 66,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,260x = 66,103 × 66,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,260x = 4,369,606,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,606,609/46,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,457.56

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