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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,737 and 70,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,737 and 70,090 is: 105,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,737 : 70,090 = 70,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,737/70,090 = 70,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,737x = 70,090 × 70,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,737x = 4,912,608,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,608,100/46,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,111.76

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