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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,784 and 99,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,784 and 99,410 is: 211,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,784 : 99,410 = 99,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,784/99,410 = 99,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,784x = 99,410 × 99,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,784x = 9,882,348,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,348,100/46,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,233.50

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