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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,909.50 and 95,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,909.50 and 95,730 is: 195,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,909.50 : 95,730 = 95,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,909.50/95,730 = 95,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,909.50x = 95,730 × 95,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,909.50x = 9,164,232,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164,232,900/46,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,359.85

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