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Finding the Third Proportional to 30 and 68

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Solution

The third proportional to 30 and 68 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 68 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/68 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 68 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 4,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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