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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,623 and 74,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,623 and 74,148 is: 117,923.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623 : 74,148 = 74,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623/74,148 = 74,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623x = 74,148 × 74,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623x = 5,497,925,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,925,904/46,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,923.04

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