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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,668 and 61,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,668 and 61,254 is: 80,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,668 : 61,254 = 61,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,668/61,254 = 61,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,668x = 61,254 × 61,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,668x = 3,752,052,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,052,516/46,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,398.83

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