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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,867 and 46,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,867 and 46,734 is: 70,757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,867 : 46,734 = 46,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,867/46,734 = 46,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,867x = 46,734 × 46,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,867x = 2,184,066,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,066,756/30,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,757.34

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