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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,992 and 69,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,992 and 69,190 is: 101,873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,992 : 69,190 = 69,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,992/69,190 = 69,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,992x = 69,190 × 69,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,992x = 4,787,256,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,256,100/46,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,873.85

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