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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,483 and 46,264.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,483 and 46,264.50 is: 70,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,483 : 46,264.50 = 46,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,483/46,264.50 = 46,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,483x = 46,264.50 × 46,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,483x = 2,140,403,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,403,960.25/30,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,216.32

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