Finding the Third Proportional to 30,952 and 46,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,952 and 46,496 is: 69,846.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,952 : 46,496 = 46,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,952/46,496 = 46,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,952x = 46,496 × 46,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,952x = 2,161,878,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,161,878,016/30,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,846.15
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