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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,740 and 70,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,740 and 70,598 is: 106,634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,740 : 70,598 = 70,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,740/70,598 = 70,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,740x = 70,598 × 70,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,740x = 4,984,077,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,077,604/46,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,634.10

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