Finding the Third Proportional to 30,474 and 66,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,474 and 66,644 is: 145,744.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,474 : 66,644 = 66,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,474/66,644 = 66,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,474x = 66,644 × 66,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,474x = 4,441,422,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,441,422,736/30,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,744.66
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