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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,956 and 68,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,956 and 68,562 is: 100,109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,956 : 68,562 = 68,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,956/68,562 = 68,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,956x = 68,562 × 68,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,956x = 4,700,747,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,747,844/46,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,109.63

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