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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,423 and 45,190.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,423 and 45,190.50 is: 67,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423 : 45,190.50 = 45,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423/45,190.50 = 45,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423x = 45,190.50 × 45,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423x = 2,042,181,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,181,290.25/30,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,126.23

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