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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,588 and 74,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,588 and 74,094 is: 117,839.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,588 : 74,094 = 74,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,588/74,094 = 74,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,588x = 74,094 × 74,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,588x = 5,489,920,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,920,836/46,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,839.81

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