Finding the Third Proportional to 30,342 and 66,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,342 and 66,190 is: 144,391.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,342 : 66,190 = 66,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,342/66,190 = 66,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,342x = 66,190 × 66,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,342x = 4,381,116,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,381,116,100/30,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,391.14
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