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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,258 and 45,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,258 and 45,414 is: 68,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,258 : 45,414 = 45,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,258/45,414 = 45,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,258x = 45,414 × 45,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,258x = 2,062,431,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,431,396/30,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,161.52

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