Finding the Third Proportional to 30,444 and 66,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,444 and 66,708 is: 146,168.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,444 : 66,708 = 66,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,444/66,708 = 66,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,444x = 66,708 × 66,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,444x = 4,449,957,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,449,957,264/30,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,168.61
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