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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,664 and 40,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,664 and 40,424 is: 53,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,664 : 40,424 = 40,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,664/40,424 = 40,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,664x = 40,424 × 40,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,664x = 1,634,099,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,099,776/30,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,290.50

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