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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,868 and 46,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,868 and 46,119 is: 68,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,868 : 46,119 = 46,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,868/46,119 = 46,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,868x = 46,119 × 46,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,868x = 2,126,962,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,962,161/30,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,905.08

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