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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,887 and 110,613

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,887 and 110,613 is: 260,951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,887 : 110,613 = 110,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,887/110,613 = 110,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,887x = 110,613 × 110,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,887x = 12,235,235,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235,235,769/46,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,951.56

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