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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,422 and 65,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,422 and 65,380 is: 140,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,422 : 65,380 = 65,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,422/65,380 = 65,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,422x = 65,380 × 65,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,422x = 4,274,544,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,544,400/30,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,508.33

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