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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,473 and 46,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,473 and 46,298 is: 70,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,473 : 46,298 = 46,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,473/46,298 = 46,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,473x = 46,298 × 46,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,473x = 2,143,504,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,504,804/30,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,341.12

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