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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,305 and 65,569.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,305 and 65,569.50 is: 92,848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,305 : 65,569.50 = 65,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,305/65,569.50 = 65,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,305x = 65,569.50 × 65,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,305x = 4,299,359,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,359,330.25/46,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,848.71

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