Finding the Third Proportional to 30,330 and 65,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,330 and 65,628 is: 142,005.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,330 : 65,628 = 65,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,330/65,628 = 65,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,330x = 65,628 × 65,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,330x = 4,307,034,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,307,034,384/30,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,005.75
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