Finding the Third Proportional to 30,312 and 66,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,312 and 66,128 is: 144,263.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,312 : 66,128 = 66,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,312/66,128 = 66,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,312x = 66,128 × 66,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,312x = 4,372,912,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,372,912,384/30,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,263.41
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