Finding the Third Proportional to 30,082 and 65,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,082 and 65,804 is: 143,945.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,082 : 65,804 = 65,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,082/65,804 = 65,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,082x = 65,804 × 65,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,082x = 4,330,166,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,330,166,416/30,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,945.43
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