Finding the Third Proportional to 30,063 and 53,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,063 and 53,565 is: 95,439.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,063 : 53,565 = 53,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,063/53,565 = 53,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,063x = 53,565 × 53,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,063x = 2,869,209,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,869,209,225/30,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,439.88
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