Finding the Third Proportional to 30,930 and 67,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,930 and 67,380 is: 146,785.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,930 : 67,380 = 67,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,930/67,380 = 67,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,930x = 67,380 × 67,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,930x = 4,540,064,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,540,064,400/30,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,785.14
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