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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,367 and 45,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,367 and 45,975 is: 69,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,367 : 45,975 = 45,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,367/45,975 = 45,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,367x = 45,975 × 45,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,367x = 2,113,700,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,700,625/30,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,605.18

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