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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,302 and 95,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,302 and 95,781 is: 198,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,302 : 95,781 = 95,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,302/95,781 = 95,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,302x = 95,781 × 95,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,302x = 9,173,999,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,999,961/46,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,133.99

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