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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,690 and 65,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,690 and 65,750 is: 140,862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,690 : 65,750 = 65,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,690/65,750 = 65,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,690x = 65,750 × 65,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,690x = 4,323,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,062,500/30,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,862.25

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