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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,270 and 46,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,270 and 46,045 is: 70,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,270 : 46,045 = 46,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,270/46,045 = 46,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,270x = 46,045 × 46,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,270x = 2,120,142,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,142,025/30,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,041.03

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