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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,918 and 95,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,918 and 95,746 is: 195,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,918 : 95,746 = 95,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,918/95,746 = 95,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,918x = 95,746 × 95,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,918x = 9,167,296,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,296,516/46,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,389.75

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