Finding the Third Proportional to 30,264 and 46,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,264 and 46,670 is: 71,969.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,264 : 46,670 = 46,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,264/46,670 = 46,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,264x = 46,670 × 46,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,264x = 2,178,088,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,178,088,900/30,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,969.63
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