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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,667 and 69,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,667 and 69,998 is: 104,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,667 : 69,998 = 69,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,667/69,998 = 69,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,667x = 69,998 × 69,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,667x = 4,899,720,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,720,004/46,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,993.25

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