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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,669 and 70,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,669 and 70,384 is: 106,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,669 : 70,384 = 70,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,669/70,384 = 70,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,669x = 70,384 × 70,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,669x = 4,953,907,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,907,456/46,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,149.85

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