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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,464 and 44,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,464 and 44,400 is: 64,711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464 : 44,400 = 44,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464/44,400 = 44,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464x = 44,400 × 44,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464x = 1,971,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,360,000/30,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,711.13

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