Finding the Third Proportional to 30,906 and 66,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,906 and 66,739 is: 144,117.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,906 : 66,739 = 66,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,906/66,739 = 66,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,906x = 66,739 × 66,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,906x = 4,454,094,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,454,094,121/30,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,117.46
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