Finding the Third Proportional to 30,962 and 46,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,962 and 46,513 is: 69,874.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,962 : 46,513 = 46,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,962/46,513 = 46,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,962x = 46,513 × 46,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,962x = 2,163,459,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,163,459,169/30,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,874.66
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