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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,969 and 70,439

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,969 and 70,439 is: 105,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,969 : 70,439 = 70,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,969/70,439 = 70,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,969x = 70,439 × 70,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,969x = 4,961,652,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,652,721/46,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,636.75

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