Finding the Third Proportional to 30,368 and 65,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,368 and 65,728 is: 142,260.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,368 : 65,728 = 65,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,368/65,728 = 65,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,368x = 65,728 × 65,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,368x = 4,320,169,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,320,169,984/30,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,260.60
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