Finding the Third Proportional to 30,409 and 66,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,409 and 66,812 is: 146,793.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,409 : 66,812 = 66,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,409/66,812 = 66,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,409x = 66,812 × 66,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,409x = 4,463,843,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,463,843,344/30,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,793.49
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