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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,321.50 and 90,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,321.50 and 90,339 is: 176,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,321.50 : 90,339 = 90,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,321.50/90,339 = 90,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,321.50x = 90,339 × 90,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,321.50x = 8,161,134,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161,134,921/46,321.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,184.60

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