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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,288 and 68,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,288 and 68,408 is: 101,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,288 : 68,408 = 68,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,288/68,408 = 68,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,288x = 68,408 × 68,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,288x = 4,679,654,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,654,464/46,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,098.65

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