Finding the Third Proportional to 30,511 and 65,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,511 and 65,704 is: 141,490.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,511 : 65,704 = 65,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,511/65,704 = 65,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,511x = 65,704 × 65,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,511x = 4,317,015,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,317,015,616/30,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,490.47
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