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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,175.50 and 45,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,175.50 and 45,345 is: 68,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,175.50 : 45,345 = 45,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,175.50/45,345 = 45,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,175.50x = 45,345 × 45,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,175.50x = 2,056,169,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,169,025/30,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,140.35

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