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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,944 and 70,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,944 and 70,423 is: 105,645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,944 : 70,423 = 70,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,944/70,423 = 70,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,944x = 70,423 × 70,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,944x = 4,959,398,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,398,929/46,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,645.00

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