Finding the Third Proportional to 30,214 and 66,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,214 and 66,466 is: 146,214.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,214 : 66,466 = 66,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,214/66,466 = 66,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,214x = 66,466 × 66,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,214x = 4,417,729,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,417,729,156/30,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,214.64
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