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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,886 and 110,679

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,886 and 110,679 is: 261,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,886 : 110,679 = 110,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,886/110,679 = 110,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,886x = 110,679 × 110,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,886x = 12,249,841,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,841,041/46,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,268.63

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