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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,774 and 71,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,774 and 71,328 is: 108,771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,774 : 71,328 = 71,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,774/71,328 = 71,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,774x = 71,328 × 71,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,774x = 5,087,683,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,683,584/46,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,771.62

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