Finding the Third Proportional to 30,030 and 65,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,030 and 65,604 is: 143,319.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,030 : 65,604 = 65,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,030/65,604 = 65,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,030x = 65,604 × 65,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,030x = 4,303,884,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,303,884,816/30,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,319.51
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