Finding the Third Proportional to 30,009 and 63,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,009 and 63,717 is: 135,287.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,009 : 63,717 = 63,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,009/63,717 = 63,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,009x = 63,717 × 63,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,009x = 4,059,856,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,059,856,089/30,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,287.95
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