Finding the Third Proportional to 30,458 and 46,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,458 and 46,011 is: 69,505.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,458 : 46,011 = 46,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,458/46,011 = 46,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,458x = 46,011 × 46,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,458x = 2,117,012,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,117,012,121/30,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,505.95
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