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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,804 and 43,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,804 and 43,638 is: 61,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,804 : 43,638 = 43,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,804/43,638 = 43,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,804x = 43,638 × 43,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,804x = 1,904,275,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,275,044/30,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,819.08

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