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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,689 and 61,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,689 and 61,284 is: 80,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,689 : 61,284 = 61,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,689/61,284 = 61,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,689x = 61,284 × 61,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,689x = 3,755,728,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,728,656/46,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,441.40

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