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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,791 and 63,524.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,791 and 63,524.25 is: 86,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,791 : 63,524.25 = 63,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,791/63,524.25 = 63,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,791x = 63,524.25 × 63,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,791x = 4,035,330,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,330,338.06/46,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,241.59

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