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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,399 and 45,476.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,399 and 45,476.50 is: 68,032.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,399 : 45,476.50 = 45,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,399/45,476.50 = 45,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,399x = 45,476.50 × 45,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,399x = 2,068,112,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,112,052.25/30,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,032.24

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