Finding the Third Proportional to 30,624 and 66,715.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,624 and 66,715.50 is: 145,342.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,624 : 66,715.50 = 66,715.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,624/66,715.50 = 66,715.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,624x = 66,715.50 × 66,715.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,624x = 4,450,957,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,450,957,940.25/30,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,342.15
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