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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,377 and 45,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,377 and 45,444 is: 67,984.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377 : 45,444 = 45,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377/45,444 = 45,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377x = 45,444 × 45,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377x = 2,065,157,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,157,136/30,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,984.24

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