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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,700 and 70,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,700 and 70,060 is: 105,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,700 : 70,060 = 70,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,700/70,060 = 70,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,700x = 70,060 × 70,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,700x = 4,908,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,403,600/46,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,105.00

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