Finding the Third Proportional to 30,232 and 65,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,232 and 65,330 is: 141,175.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,232 : 65,330 = 65,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,232/65,330 = 65,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,232x = 65,330 × 65,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,232x = 4,268,008,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,268,008,900/30,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,175.21
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