Finding the Third Proportional to 30,046 and 69,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,046 and 69,555 is: 161,016.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,046 : 69,555 = 69,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,046/69,555 = 69,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,046x = 69,555 × 69,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,046x = 4,837,898,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,837,898,025/30,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,016.38
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