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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,211.50 and 45,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,211.50 and 45,111 is: 67,358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.50 : 45,111 = 45,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.50/45,111 = 45,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.50x = 45,111 × 45,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.50x = 2,035,002,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,002,321/30,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,358.53

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