Finding the Third Proportional to 30,320 and 66,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,320 and 66,147 is: 144,308.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,320 : 66,147 = 66,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,320/66,147 = 66,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,320x = 66,147 × 66,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,320x = 4,375,425,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,375,425,609/30,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,308.23
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