Finding the Third Proportional to 30,828 and 67,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,828 and 67,241 is: 146,663.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,828 : 67,241 = 67,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,828/67,241 = 67,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,828x = 67,241 × 67,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,828x = 4,521,352,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,521,352,081/30,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,663.81
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