Finding the Third Proportional to 30,834 and 66,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,834 and 66,043 is: 141,456.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,834 : 66,043 = 66,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,834/66,043 = 66,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,834x = 66,043 × 66,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,834x = 4,361,677,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,361,677,849/30,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,456.76
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