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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,256 and 46,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,256 and 46,956 is: 72,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256 : 46,956 = 46,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256/46,956 = 46,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256x = 46,956 × 46,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256x = 2,204,865,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,865,936/30,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,873.68

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