Finding the Third Proportional to 30,908 and 66,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,908 and 66,744 is: 144,129.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,908 : 66,744 = 66,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,908/66,744 = 66,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,908x = 66,744 × 66,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,908x = 4,454,761,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,454,761,536/30,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,129.72
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