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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,221 and 45,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,221 and 45,359 is: 68,079.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221 : 45,359 = 45,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221/45,359 = 45,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221x = 45,359 × 45,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221x = 2,057,438,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,438,881/30,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,079.78

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