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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,268 and 68,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,268 and 68,536 is: 101,521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268 : 68,536 = 68,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268/68,536 = 68,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268x = 68,536 × 68,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268x = 4,697,183,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,183,296/46,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,521.21

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