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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,664 and 71,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,664 and 71,724 is: 110,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664 : 71,724 = 71,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664/71,724 = 71,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664x = 71,724 × 71,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664x = 5,144,332,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,332,176/46,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,241.99

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