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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,702 and 69,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,702 and 69,888 is: 104,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,702 : 69,888 = 69,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,702/69,888 = 69,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,702x = 69,888 × 69,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,702x = 4,884,332,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,332,544/46,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,585.08

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