Finding the Third Proportional to 30,073 and 65,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,073 and 65,270 is: 141,661.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,073 : 65,270 = 65,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,073/65,270 = 65,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,073x = 65,270 × 65,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,073x = 4,260,172,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,260,172,900/30,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,661.05
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