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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,926 and 46,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,926 and 46,675 is: 70,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,926 : 46,675 = 46,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,926/46,675 = 46,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,926x = 46,675 × 46,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,926x = 2,178,555,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,555,625/30,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,444.14

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