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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,986 and 68,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,986 and 68,604 is: 100,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,986 : 68,604 = 68,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,986/68,604 = 68,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,986x = 68,604 × 68,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,986x = 4,706,508,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,508,816/46,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,168.32

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