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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,960 and 70,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,960 and 70,200 is: 104,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960 : 70,200 = 70,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960/70,200 = 70,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960x = 70,200 × 70,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960x = 4,928,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,040,000/46,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,941.23

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