Finding the Third Proportional to 30,282 and 66,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,282 and 66,396 is: 145,579.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,282 : 66,396 = 66,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,282/66,396 = 66,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,282x = 66,396 × 66,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,282x = 4,408,428,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,408,428,816/30,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,579.18
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