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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,908 and 44,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,908 and 44,157 is: 63,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908 : 44,157 = 44,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908/44,157 = 44,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908x = 44,157 × 44,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908x = 1,949,840,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,840,649/30,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,085.31

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