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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,414 and 44,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,414 and 44,571 is: 65,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,414 : 44,571 = 44,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,414/44,571 = 44,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,414x = 44,571 × 44,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,414x = 1,986,574,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,574,041/30,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,317.75

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