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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,408 and 65,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,408 and 65,344 is: 140,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,408 : 65,344 = 65,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,408/65,344 = 65,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,408x = 65,344 × 65,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,408x = 4,269,838,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,838,336/30,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,418.26

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