Finding the Third Proportional to 30,660 and 67,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,660 and 67,060 is: 146,674.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,660 : 67,060 = 67,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,660/67,060 = 67,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,660x = 67,060 × 67,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,660x = 4,497,043,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,497,043,600/30,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,674.61
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