Finding the Third Proportional to 30,366 and 66,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,366 and 66,582 is: 145,991.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,366 : 66,582 = 66,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,366/66,582 = 66,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,366x = 66,582 × 66,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,366x = 4,433,162,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,433,162,724/30,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,991.00
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