Finding the Third Proportional to 30,666 and 53,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,666 and 53,107 is: 91,970.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,666 : 53,107 = 53,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,666/53,107 = 53,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,666x = 53,107 × 53,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,666x = 2,820,353,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,820,353,449/30,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,970.05
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