Finding the Third Proportional to 30,966 and 68,733.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,966 and 68,733.50 is: 152,563.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,966 : 68,733.50 = 68,733.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,966/68,733.50 = 68,733.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,966x = 68,733.50 × 68,733.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,966x = 4,724,294,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,724,294,022.25/30,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,563.91
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