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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,404 and 74,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,404 and 74,718 is: 120,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,404 : 74,718 = 74,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,404/74,718 = 74,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,404x = 74,718 × 74,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,404x = 5,582,779,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,779,524/46,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,308.15

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