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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,437 and 65,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,437 and 65,400 is: 140,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,437 : 65,400 = 65,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,437/65,400 = 65,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,437x = 65,400 × 65,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,437x = 4,277,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,160,000/30,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,525.02

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