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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,276 and 45,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,276 and 45,687 is: 68,942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276 : 45,687 = 45,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276/45,687 = 45,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276x = 45,687 × 45,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276x = 2,087,301,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,301,969/30,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,942.46

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