Finding the Third Proportional to 30,936 and 67,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,936 and 67,448 is: 147,053.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,936 : 67,448 = 67,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,936/67,448 = 67,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,936x = 67,448 × 67,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,936x = 4,549,232,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,549,232,704/30,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,053.04
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