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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,264 and 94,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,264 and 94,252 is: 192,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,264 : 94,252 = 94,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,264/94,252 = 94,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,264x = 94,252 × 94,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,264x = 8,883,439,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883,439,504/46,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,016.24

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