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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,398 and 45,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,398 and 45,475 is: 68,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,398 : 45,475 = 45,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,398/45,475 = 45,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,398x = 45,475 × 45,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,398x = 2,067,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,975,625/30,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,029.99

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