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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,392 and 69,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,392 and 69,804 is: 105,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,392 : 69,804 = 69,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,392/69,804 = 69,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,392x = 69,804 × 69,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,392x = 4,872,598,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,598,416/46,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,031.01

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