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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,339 and 94,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,339 and 94,315 is: 191,961.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,339 : 94,315 = 94,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,339/94,315 = 94,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,339x = 94,315 × 94,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,339x = 8,895,319,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895,319,225/46,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,961.83

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