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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,552 and 41,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,552 and 41,220 is: 55,613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,552 : 41,220 = 41,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,552/41,220 = 41,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,552x = 41,220 × 41,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,552x = 1,699,088,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,088,400/30,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,613.00

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