Finding the Third Proportional to 30,514.50 and 46,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,514.50 and 46,202 is: 69,954.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,514.50 : 46,202 = 46,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,514.50/46,202 = 46,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,514.50x = 46,202 × 46,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,514.50x = 2,134,624,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,134,624,804/30,514.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,954.44
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