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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,889 and 110,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,889 and 110,618 is: 260,964.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,889 : 110,618 = 110,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,889/110,618 = 110,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,889x = 110,618 × 110,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,889x = 12,236,341,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,236,341,924/46,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,964.02

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