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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,744 and 46,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,744 and 46,240 is: 69,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,744 : 46,240 = 46,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,744/46,240 = 46,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,744x = 46,240 × 46,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,744x = 2,138,137,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,137,600/30,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,546.50

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