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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,744 and 70,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,744 and 70,101 is: 105,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744 : 70,101 = 70,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744/70,101 = 70,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744x = 70,101 × 70,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744x = 4,914,150,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,150,201/46,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,129.00

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