Finding the Third Proportional to 30,546 and 67,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,546 and 67,305 is: 148,299.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,546 : 67,305 = 67,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,546/67,305 = 67,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,546x = 67,305 × 67,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,546x = 4,529,963,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,529,963,025/30,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,299.71
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