Finding the Third Proportional to 30,830 and 66,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,830 and 66,808 is: 144,771.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,830 : 66,808 = 66,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,830/66,808 = 66,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,830x = 66,808 × 66,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,830x = 4,463,308,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,463,308,864/30,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,771.61
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