Finding the Third Proportional to 30,261 and 65,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,261 and 65,624 is: 142,312.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,261 : 65,624 = 65,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,261/65,624 = 65,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,261x = 65,624 × 65,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,261x = 4,306,509,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,306,509,376/30,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,312.20
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