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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,247 and 45,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,247 and 45,400 is: 68,144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247 : 45,400 = 45,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247/45,400 = 45,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247x = 45,400 × 45,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247x = 2,061,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,160,000/30,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,144.28

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