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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,920 and 97,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,920 and 97,710 is: 203,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,920 : 97,710 = 97,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,920/97,710 = 97,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,920x = 97,710 × 97,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,920x = 9,547,244,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,244,100/46,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,479.20

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