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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,606 and 45,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,606 and 45,999 is: 69,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,606 : 45,999 = 45,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,606/45,999 = 45,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,606x = 45,999 × 45,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,606x = 2,115,908,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,908,001/30,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,133.76

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