Finding the Third Proportional to 30,402 and 65,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,402 and 65,331 is: 140,390.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,402 : 65,331 = 65,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,402/65,331 = 65,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,402x = 65,331 × 65,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,402x = 4,268,139,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,268,139,561/30,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,390.09
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