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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.38 and 46.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.38 and 46.19 is: 70.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 46.19 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/46.19 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 46.19 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 2,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.29/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.23

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