Finding the Third Proportional to 30,060 and 64,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,060 and 64,289 is: 137,494.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,060 : 64,289 = 64,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,060/64,289 = 64,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,060x = 64,289 × 64,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,060x = 4,133,075,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,133,075,521/30,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,494.20
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