Finding the Third Proportional to 30,912 and 46,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,912 and 46,792 is: 70,829.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,912 : 46,792 = 46,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,912/46,792 = 46,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,912x = 46,792 × 46,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,912x = 2,189,491,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,189,491,264/30,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,829.82
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