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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,674 and 100,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,674 and 100,710 is: 217,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674 : 100,710 = 100,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674/100,710 = 100,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674x = 100,710 × 100,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674x = 10,142,504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142,504,100/46,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,305.23

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