Finding the Third Proportional to 30,191 and 65,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,191 and 65,569 is: 142,403.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,191 : 65,569 = 65,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,191/65,569 = 65,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,191x = 65,569 × 65,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,191x = 4,299,293,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,293,761/30,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,403.16
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