Finding the Third Proportional to 30,702 and 46,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,702 and 46,053 is: 69,079.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,702 : 46,053 = 46,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,702/46,053 = 46,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,702x = 46,053 × 46,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,702x = 2,120,878,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,120,878,809/30,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,079.50
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