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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,984 and 46,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,984 and 46,767 is: 70,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,984 : 46,767 = 46,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,984/46,767 = 46,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,984x = 46,767 × 46,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,984x = 2,187,152,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,152,289/30,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,589.73

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