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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,332 and 66,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,332 and 66,170 is: 144,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332 : 66,170 = 66,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332/66,170 = 66,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332x = 66,170 × 66,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332x = 4,378,468,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,468,900/30,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,351.47

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