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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,042 and 44,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,042 and 44,244 is: 65,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042 : 44,244 = 44,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042/44,244 = 44,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042x = 44,244 × 44,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042x = 1,957,531,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,531,536/30,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,159.83

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