Finding the Third Proportional to 30,492 and 66,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,492 and 66,324 is: 144,263.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,492 : 66,324 = 66,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,492/66,324 = 66,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,492x = 66,324 × 66,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,492x = 4,398,872,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,398,872,976/30,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,263.18
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