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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,674 and 68,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,674 and 68,260 is: 151,901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,674 : 68,260 = 68,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,674/68,260 = 68,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,674x = 68,260 × 68,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,674x = 4,659,427,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,427,600/30,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,901.53

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