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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,673 and 70,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,673 and 70,875 is: 107,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,673 : 70,875 = 70,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,673/70,875 = 70,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,673x = 70,875 × 70,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,673x = 5,023,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,265,625/46,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,626.80

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