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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,670 and 70,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,670 and 70,868 is: 107,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670 : 70,868 = 70,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670/70,868 = 70,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670x = 70,868 × 70,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670x = 5,022,273,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,273,424/46,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,612.46

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