Finding the Third Proportional to 30,669 and 66,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,669 and 66,177 is: 142,795.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,669 : 66,177 = 66,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,669/66,177 = 66,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,669x = 66,177 × 66,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,669x = 4,379,395,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,379,395,329/30,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,795.50
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