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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,710 and 70,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,710 and 70,112 is: 105,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710 : 70,112 = 70,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710/70,112 = 70,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710x = 70,112 × 70,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710x = 4,915,692,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,692,544/46,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,238.55

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