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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,577 and 69,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,577 and 69,897 is: 104,892.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577 : 69,897 = 69,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577/69,897 = 69,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577x = 69,897 × 69,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577x = 4,885,590,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,590,609/46,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,892.77

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