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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,408 and 45,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,408 and 45,567 is: 68,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,408 : 45,567 = 45,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,408/45,567 = 45,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,408x = 45,567 × 45,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,408x = 2,076,351,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,351,489/30,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,283.07

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