Finding the Third Proportional to 30,348 and 66,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,348 and 66,231 is: 144,541.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,348 : 66,231 = 66,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,348/66,231 = 66,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,348x = 66,231 × 66,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,348x = 4,386,545,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,386,545,361/30,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,541.50
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