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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,664 and 43,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,664 and 43,170 is: 60,776.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,664 : 43,170 = 43,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,664/43,170 = 43,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,664x = 43,170 × 43,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,664x = 1,863,648,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,648,900/30,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,776.44

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