Finding the Third Proportional to 30,054 and 66,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,054 and 66,252 is: 146,048.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,054 : 66,252 = 66,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,054/66,252 = 66,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,054x = 66,252 × 66,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,054x = 4,389,327,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,389,327,504/30,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,048.03
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