Finding the Third Proportional to 30,116 and 66,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,116 and 66,048 is: 144,851.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,116 : 66,048 = 66,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,116/66,048 = 66,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,116x = 66,048 × 66,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,116x = 4,362,338,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,362,338,304/30,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,851.19
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