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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,083 and 65,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,083 and 65,999 is: 144,795.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,083 : 65,999 = 65,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,083/65,999 = 65,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,083x = 65,999 × 65,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,083x = 4,355,868,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,868,001/30,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,795.00

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