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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,755 and 71,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,755 and 71,109 is: 108,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,755 : 71,109 = 71,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,755/71,109 = 71,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,755x = 71,109 × 71,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,755x = 5,056,489,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,489,881/46,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,148.64

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