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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,478 and 67,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,478 and 67,017 is: 96,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,478 : 67,017 = 67,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,478/67,017 = 67,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,478x = 67,017 × 67,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,478x = 4,491,278,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,278,289/46,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,632.35

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