Finding the Third Proportional to 30,266 and 66,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,266 and 66,060 is: 144,185.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,266 : 66,060 = 66,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,266/66,060 = 66,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,266x = 66,060 × 66,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,266x = 4,363,923,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,363,923,600/30,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,185.67
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