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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,572 and 41,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,572 and 41,248 is: 55,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,572 : 41,248 = 41,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,572/41,248 = 41,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,572x = 41,248 × 41,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,572x = 1,701,397,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,397,504/30,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,652.15

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