Finding the Third Proportional to 30,802.50 and 66,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,802.50 and 66,890 is: 145,256.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,802.50 : 66,890 = 66,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,802.50/66,890 = 66,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,802.50x = 66,890 × 66,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,802.50x = 4,474,272,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,474,272,100/30,802.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,256.78
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