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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,434 and 69,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,434 and 69,652 is: 104,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,434 : 69,652 = 69,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,434/69,652 = 69,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,434x = 69,652 × 69,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,434x = 4,851,401,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,401,104/46,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,479.50

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