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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,904 and 74,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,904 and 74,268 is: 117,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,904 : 74,268 = 74,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,904/74,268 = 74,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,904x = 74,268 × 74,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,904x = 5,515,735,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,515,735,824/46,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,596.28

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