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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,668 and 65,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,668 and 65,708 is: 140,783.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,668 : 65,708 = 65,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,668/65,708 = 65,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,668x = 65,708 × 65,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,668x = 4,317,541,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,541,264/30,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,783.27

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