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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,033 and 64,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,033 and 64,440 is: 138,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033 : 64,440 = 64,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033/64,440 = 64,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033x = 64,440 × 64,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033x = 4,152,513,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,513,600/30,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,265.03

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