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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,614 and 47,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,614 and 47,271 is: 72,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614 : 47,271 = 47,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614/47,271 = 47,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614x = 47,271 × 47,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614x = 2,234,547,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,547,441/30,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,991.03

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