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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,524 and 45,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,524 and 45,755 is: 68,586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,524 : 45,755 = 45,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,524/45,755 = 45,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,524x = 45,755 × 45,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,524x = 2,093,520,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,520,025/30,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,586.03

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