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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,666 and 71,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,666 and 71,664 is: 167,473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,666 : 71,664 = 71,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,666/71,664 = 71,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,666x = 71,664 × 71,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,666x = 5,135,728,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,728,896/30,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,473.06

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