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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,742 and 70,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,742 and 70,601 is: 106,638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,742 : 70,601 = 70,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,742/70,601 = 70,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,742x = 70,601 × 70,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,742x = 4,984,501,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,501,201/46,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,638.59

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