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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,292 and 70,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,292 and 70,086 is: 106,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292 : 70,086 = 70,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292/70,086 = 70,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292x = 70,086 × 70,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292x = 4,912,047,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,047,396/46,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,110.07

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