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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,456 and 46,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,456 and 46,872 is: 72,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,456 : 46,872 = 46,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,456/46,872 = 46,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,456x = 46,872 × 46,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,456x = 2,196,984,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,984,384/30,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,136.34

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