Finding the Third Proportional to 30,352 and 66,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,352 and 66,240 is: 144,561.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,352 : 66,240 = 66,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,352/66,240 = 66,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,352x = 66,240 × 66,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,352x = 4,387,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,387,737,600/30,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,561.73
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