Finding the Third Proportional to 30,091 and 60,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,091 and 60,299 is: 120,832.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,091 : 60,299 = 60,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,091/60,299 = 60,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,091x = 60,299 × 60,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,091x = 3,635,969,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,635,969,401/30,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,832.45
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