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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,093 and 45,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,093 and 45,141 is: 67,713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,093 : 45,141 = 45,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,093/45,141 = 45,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,093x = 45,141 × 45,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,093x = 2,037,709,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,709,881/30,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,713.75

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