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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,988 and 68,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,988 and 68,502 is: 99,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,988 : 68,502 = 68,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,988/68,502 = 68,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,988x = 68,502 × 68,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,988x = 4,692,524,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,524,004/46,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,866.43

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