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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,444 and 67,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,444 and 67,722 is: 98,748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,444 : 67,722 = 67,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,444/67,722 = 67,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,444x = 67,722 × 67,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,444x = 4,586,269,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,269,284/46,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,748.37

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