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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,874 and 68,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,874 and 68,547 is: 100,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,874 : 68,547 = 68,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,874/68,547 = 68,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,874x = 68,547 × 68,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,874x = 4,698,691,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,691,209/46,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,240.88

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