Finding the Third Proportional to 30,018 and 65,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,018 and 65,004 is: 140,766.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,018 : 65,004 = 65,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,018/65,004 = 65,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,018x = 65,004 × 65,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,018x = 4,225,520,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,225,520,016/30,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,766.21
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