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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,426 and 65,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,426 and 65,346 is: 140,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,426 : 65,346 = 65,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,426/65,346 = 65,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,426x = 65,346 × 65,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,426x = 4,270,099,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,099,716/30,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,343.78

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