Finding the Third Proportional to 30,972 and 66,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,972 and 66,316 is: 141,993.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,972 : 66,316 = 66,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,972/66,316 = 66,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,972x = 66,316 × 66,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,972x = 4,397,811,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,397,811,856/30,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,993.15
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