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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,570 and 45,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,570 and 45,855 is: 68,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,570 : 45,855 = 45,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,570/45,855 = 45,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,570x = 45,855 × 45,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,570x = 2,102,681,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,681,025/30,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,782.50

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