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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,683 and 68,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,683 and 68,278 is: 151,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,683 : 68,278 = 68,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,683/68,278 = 68,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,683x = 68,278 × 68,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,683x = 4,661,885,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,885,284/30,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,937.08

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