Finding the Third Proportional to 30,076 and 65,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,076 and 65,278 is: 141,681.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,076 : 65,278 = 65,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,076/65,278 = 65,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,076x = 65,278 × 65,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,076x = 4,261,217,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,261,217,284/30,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,681.65
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