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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,674 and 99,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,674 and 99,828 is: 213,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674 : 99,828 = 99,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674/99,828 = 99,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674x = 99,828 × 99,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674x = 9,965,629,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,629,584/46,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,515.65

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