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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,960 and 73,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,960 and 73,316 is: 114,464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960 : 73,316 = 73,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960/73,316 = 73,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960x = 73,316 × 73,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960x = 5,375,235,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,235,856/46,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,464.14

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