Finding the Third Proportional to 30,708 and 66,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,708 and 66,264 is: 142,989.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,708 : 66,264 = 66,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,708/66,264 = 66,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,708x = 66,264 × 66,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,708x = 4,390,917,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,390,917,696/30,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,989.37
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