Finding the Third Proportional to 30,676 and 46,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,676 and 46,168 is: 69,483.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,676 : 46,168 = 46,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,676/46,168 = 46,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,676x = 46,168 × 46,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,676x = 2,131,484,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,131,484,224/30,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,483.77
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