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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,764 and 100,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,764 and 100,170 is: 214,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,764 : 100,170 = 100,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,764/100,170 = 100,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,764x = 100,170 × 100,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,764x = 10,034,028,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,028,900/46,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,567.38

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