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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,291 and 99,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,291 and 99,775 is: 215,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291 : 99,775 = 99,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291/99,775 = 99,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291x = 99,775 × 99,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291x = 9,955,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,955,050,625/46,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,053.70

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