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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,356 and 66,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,356 and 66,248 is: 144,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,356 : 66,248 = 66,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,356/66,248 = 66,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,356x = 66,248 × 66,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,356x = 4,388,797,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,797,504/30,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,577.60

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