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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,869 and 43,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,869 and 43,708 is: 61,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,869 : 43,708 = 43,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,869/43,708 = 43,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,869x = 43,708 × 43,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,869x = 1,910,389,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,389,264/30,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,886.98

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