Finding the Third Proportional to 30,290 and 46,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,290 and 46,493 is: 71,363.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,290 : 46,493 = 46,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,290/46,493 = 46,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,290x = 46,493 × 46,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,290x = 2,161,599,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,161,599,049/30,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,363.45
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