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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,220 and 46,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,220 and 46,909 is: 72,814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,220 : 46,909 = 46,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,220/46,909 = 46,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,220x = 46,909 × 46,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,220x = 2,200,454,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,454,281/30,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,814.50

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