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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,604 and 67,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,604 and 67,220 is: 147,645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,604 : 67,220 = 67,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,604/67,220 = 67,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,604x = 67,220 × 67,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,604x = 4,518,528,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,528,400/30,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,645.03

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