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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,710 and 68,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,710 and 68,337 is: 99,977.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710 : 68,337 = 68,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710/68,337 = 68,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710x = 68,337 × 68,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710x = 4,669,945,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,945,569/46,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,977.43

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