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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,924 and 43,686

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,924 and 43,686 is: 61,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,924 : 43,686 = 43,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,924/43,686 = 43,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,924x = 43,686 × 43,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,924x = 1,908,466,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,466,596/30,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,714.74

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