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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,572 and 67,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,572 and 67,692 is: 98,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,572 : 67,692 = 67,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,572/67,692 = 67,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,572x = 67,692 × 67,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,572x = 4,582,206,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,206,864/46,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,389.74

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