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Finding the Third Proportional to 30 and 69

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Solution

The third proportional to 30 and 69 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 69 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/69 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 69 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 4,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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