Finding the Third Proportional to 30,293 and 65,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,293 and 65,215 is: 140,395.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,293 : 65,215 = 65,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,293/65,215 = 65,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,293x = 65,215 × 65,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,293x = 4,252,996,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,252,996,225/30,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,395.35
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