Finding the Third Proportional to 30,416 and 66,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,416 and 66,824 is: 146,812.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,416 : 66,824 = 66,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,416/66,824 = 66,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,416x = 66,824 × 66,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,416x = 4,465,446,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,465,446,976/30,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,812.43
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