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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,382 and 45,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,382 and 45,449 is: 67,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,382 : 45,449 = 45,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,382/45,449 = 45,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,382x = 45,449 × 45,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,382x = 2,065,611,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,611,601/30,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,988.01

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