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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,426 and 46,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,426 and 46,290 is: 70,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,426 : 46,290 = 46,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,426/46,290 = 46,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,426x = 46,290 × 46,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,426x = 2,142,764,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,764,100/30,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,425.43

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