Finding the Third Proportional to 30,882 and 65,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,882 and 65,754 is: 140,003.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,882 : 65,754 = 65,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,882/65,754 = 65,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,882x = 65,754 × 65,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,882x = 4,323,588,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,323,588,516/30,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,003.51
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