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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,521 and 66,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,521 and 66,447 is: 94,907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,521 : 66,447 = 66,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,521/66,447 = 66,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,521x = 66,447 × 66,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,521x = 4,415,203,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,203,809/46,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,907.76

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