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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,924 and 44,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,924 and 44,712 is: 64,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924 : 44,712 = 44,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924/44,712 = 44,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924x = 44,712 × 44,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924x = 1,999,162,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,162,944/30,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,647.62

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