Finding the Third Proportional to 30,048 and 65,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,048 and 65,964 is: 144,809.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,048 : 65,964 = 65,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,048/65,964 = 65,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,048x = 65,964 × 65,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,048x = 4,351,249,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,351,249,296/30,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,809.95
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