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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,774 and 71,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,774 and 71,327 is: 108,768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,774 : 71,327 = 71,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,774/71,327 = 71,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,774x = 71,327 × 71,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,774x = 5,087,540,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,540,929/46,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,768.57

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