Finding the Third Proportional to 30,610 and 65,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,610 and 65,888 is: 141,823.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,610 : 65,888 = 65,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,610/65,888 = 65,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,610x = 65,888 × 65,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,610x = 4,341,228,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,341,228,544/30,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,823.87
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