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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,724 and 45,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,724 and 45,078 is: 66,138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,724 : 45,078 = 45,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,724/45,078 = 45,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,724x = 45,078 × 45,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,724x = 2,032,026,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,026,084/30,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,138.07

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