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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,869 and 46,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,869 and 46,100 is: 68,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,869 : 46,100 = 46,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,869/46,100 = 46,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,869x = 46,100 × 46,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,869x = 2,125,210,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,210,000/30,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,846.09

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