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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,204 and 45,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,204 and 45,333 is: 68,040.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204 : 45,333 = 45,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204/45,333 = 45,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204x = 45,333 × 45,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204x = 2,055,080,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,080,889/30,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,040.02

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