Finding the Third Proportional to 30,085.50 and 60,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,085.50 and 60,900 is: 123,275.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,085.50 : 60,900 = 60,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,085.50/60,900 = 60,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,085.50x = 60,900 × 60,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,085.50x = 3,708,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,708,810,000/30,085.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,275.66
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