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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,396.94 and 45,473.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,396.94 and 45,473.91 is: 68,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,396.94 : 45,473.91 = 45,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,396.94/45,473.91 = 45,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,396.94x = 45,473.91 × 45,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,396.94x = 2,067,876,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,876,149.63/30,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,029.10

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