Finding the Third Proportional to 30,858 and 66,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,858 and 66,570 is: 143,611.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,858 : 66,570 = 66,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,858/66,570 = 66,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,858x = 66,570 × 66,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,858x = 4,431,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,431,564,900/30,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,611.54
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