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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,956 and 68,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,956 and 68,997 is: 101,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,956 : 68,997 = 68,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,956/68,997 = 68,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,956x = 68,997 × 68,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,956x = 4,760,586,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,586,009/46,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,383.98

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