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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,525.50 and 66,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,525.50 and 66,453 is: 94,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,525.50 : 66,453 = 66,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,525.50/66,453 = 66,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,525.50x = 66,453 × 66,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,525.50x = 4,416,001,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,001,209/46,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,915.72

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