Finding the Third Proportional to 30,966 and 66,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,966 and 66,900 is: 144,533.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,966 : 66,900 = 66,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,966/66,900 = 66,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,966x = 66,900 × 66,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,966x = 4,475,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,475,610,000/30,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,533.04
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