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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,897 and 67,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,897 and 67,179 is: 96,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,897 : 67,179 = 67,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,897/67,179 = 67,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,897x = 67,179 × 67,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,897x = 4,513,018,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,018,041/46,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,232.55

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