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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,673 and 70,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,673 and 70,347 is: 106,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,673 : 70,347 = 70,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,673/70,347 = 70,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,673x = 70,347 × 70,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,673x = 4,948,700,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,700,409/46,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,029.19

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