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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,092 and 46,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,092 and 46,780 is: 72,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,092 : 46,780 = 46,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,092/46,780 = 46,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,092x = 46,780 × 46,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,092x = 2,188,368,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,368,400/30,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,722.60

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