Finding the Third Proportional to 30,166 and 39,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,166 and 39,670 is: 52,168.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,166 : 39,670 = 39,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,166/39,670 = 39,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,166x = 39,670 × 39,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,166x = 1,573,708,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,708,900/30,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,168.30
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