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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,063.66 and 46,731.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,063.66 and 46,731.94 is: 72,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,063.66 : 46,731.94 = 46,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,063.66/46,731.94 = 46,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,063.66x = 46,731.94 × 46,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,063.66x = 2,183,873,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,873,982.50/30,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,641.66

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