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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,918 and 95,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,918 and 95,747 is: 195,393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,918 : 95,747 = 95,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,918/95,747 = 95,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,918x = 95,747 × 95,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,918x = 9,167,488,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,488,009/46,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,393.84

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