Finding the Third Proportional to 30,942 and 66,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,942 and 66,060 is: 141,035.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,942 : 66,060 = 66,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,942/66,060 = 66,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,942x = 66,060 × 66,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,942x = 4,363,923,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,363,923,600/30,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,035.60
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