Finding the Third Proportional to 30,808 and 65,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,808 and 65,296 is: 138,391.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,808 : 65,296 = 65,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,808/65,296 = 65,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,808x = 65,296 × 65,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,808x = 4,263,567,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,263,567,616/30,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,391.57
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