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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,610 and 44,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,610 and 44,867 is: 65,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,610 : 44,867 = 44,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,610/44,867 = 44,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,610x = 44,867 × 44,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,610x = 2,013,047,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,047,689/30,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,764.38

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