Finding the Third Proportional to 30,914 and 66,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,914 and 66,202 is: 141,770.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,914 : 66,202 = 66,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,914/66,202 = 66,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,914x = 66,202 × 66,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,914x = 4,382,704,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,382,704,804/30,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,770.87
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