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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,587 and 69,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,587 and 69,719 is: 104,336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,587 : 69,719 = 69,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,587/69,719 = 69,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,587x = 69,719 × 69,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,587x = 4,860,738,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,738,961/46,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,336.81

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