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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,372 and 67,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,372 and 67,614 is: 98,586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372 : 67,614 = 67,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372/67,614 = 67,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372x = 67,614 × 67,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372x = 4,571,652,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,652,996/46,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,586.50

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