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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,840 and 70,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,840 and 70,261 is: 105,393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,840 : 70,261 = 70,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,840/70,261 = 70,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,840x = 70,261 × 70,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,840x = 4,936,608,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936,608,121/46,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,393.00

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