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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,570 and 69,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,570 and 69,859 is: 104,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,570 : 69,859 = 69,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,570/69,859 = 69,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,570x = 69,859 × 69,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,570x = 4,880,279,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,279,881/46,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,794.50

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