Finding the Third Proportional to 30,310 and 65,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,310 and 65,443 is: 141,299.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,310 : 65,443 = 65,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,310/65,443 = 65,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,310x = 65,443 × 65,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,310x = 4,282,786,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,282,786,249/30,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,299.45
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