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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,991 and 71,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,991 and 71,975 is: 110,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991 : 71,975 = 71,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991/71,975 = 71,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991x = 71,975 × 71,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991x = 5,180,400,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,400,625/46,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,242.40

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