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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.44 and 46.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.44 and 46.94 is: 72.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 46.94 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/46.94 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 46.94 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 2,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.13/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.38

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