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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,880 and 68,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,880 and 68,556 is: 100,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,880 : 68,556 = 68,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,880/68,556 = 68,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,880x = 68,556 × 68,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,880x = 4,699,925,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,925,136/46,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,254.38

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