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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,848 and 71,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,848 and 71,838 is: 110,158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,848 : 71,838 = 71,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,848/71,838 = 71,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,848x = 71,838 × 71,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,848x = 5,160,698,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,698,244/46,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,158.35

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