Finding the Third Proportional to 30,084 and 65,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,084 and 65,808 is: 143,953.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,084 : 65,808 = 65,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,084/65,808 = 65,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,084x = 65,808 × 65,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,084x = 4,330,692,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,330,692,864/30,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,953.36
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