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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,924 and 46,672.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,924 and 46,672.50 is: 70,441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924 : 46,672.50 = 46,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924/46,672.50 = 46,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924x = 46,672.50 × 46,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924x = 2,178,322,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,322,256.25/30,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,441.15

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