Finding the Third Proportional to 30,198 and 65,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,198 and 65,247 is: 140,975.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,198 : 65,247 = 65,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,198/65,247 = 65,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,198x = 65,247 × 65,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,198x = 4,257,171,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,257,171,009/30,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,975.26
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