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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,652 and 70,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,652 and 70,314 is: 105,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652 : 70,314 = 70,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652/70,314 = 70,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652x = 70,314 × 70,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652x = 4,944,058,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,058,596/46,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,977.42

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