Finding the Third Proportional to 30,186 and 66,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,186 and 66,198 is: 145,172.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,186 : 66,198 = 66,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,186/66,198 = 66,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,186x = 66,198 × 66,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,186x = 4,382,175,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,382,175,204/30,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,172.44
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