Finding the Third Proportional to 30,044 and 63,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,044 and 63,970 is: 136,205.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,044 : 63,970 = 63,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,044/63,970 = 63,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,044x = 63,970 × 63,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,044x = 4,092,160,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,092,160,900/30,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,205.60
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