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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,760 and 100,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,760 and 100,901 is: 217,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,760 : 100,901 = 100,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,760/100,901 = 100,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,760x = 100,901 × 100,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,760x = 10,181,011,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,011,801/46,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,729.08

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