Finding the Third Proportional to 30,620 and 66,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,620 and 66,070 is: 142,561.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,620 : 66,070 = 66,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,620/66,070 = 66,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,620x = 66,070 × 66,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,620x = 4,365,244,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,365,244,900/30,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,561.88
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