Finding the Third Proportional to 30,810 and 66,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,810 and 66,800 is: 144,830.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,810 : 66,800 = 66,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,810/66,800 = 66,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,810x = 66,800 × 66,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,810x = 4,462,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,462,240,000/30,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,830.90
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