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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,682 and 69,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,682 and 69,860 is: 104,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,682 : 69,860 = 69,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,682/69,860 = 69,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,682x = 69,860 × 69,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,682x = 4,880,419,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,419,600/46,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,546.07

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