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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,992 and 72,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,992 and 72,792 is: 112,756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,992 : 72,792 = 72,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,992/72,792 = 72,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,992x = 72,792 × 72,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,992x = 5,298,675,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,675,264/46,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,756.96

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