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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,541 and 66,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,541 and 66,477 is: 94,952.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,541 : 66,477 = 66,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,541/66,477 = 66,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,541x = 66,477 × 66,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,541x = 4,419,191,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,191,529/46,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,952.66

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