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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,920 and 70,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,920 and 70,441 is: 105,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,920 : 70,441 = 70,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,920/70,441 = 70,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,920x = 70,441 × 70,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,920x = 4,961,934,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,934,481/46,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,753.08

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