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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,393 and 99,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,393 and 99,769 is: 214,555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,393 : 99,769 = 99,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,393/99,769 = 99,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,393x = 99,769 × 99,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,393x = 9,953,853,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953,853,361/46,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,555.07

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