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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,670 and 41,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,670 and 41,218 is: 55,393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670 : 41,218 = 41,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670/41,218 = 41,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670x = 41,218 × 41,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670x = 1,698,923,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,923,524/30,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,393.66

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