Finding the Third Proportional to 30,131 and 62,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,131 and 62,651 is: 130,269.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,131 : 62,651 = 62,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,131/62,651 = 62,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,131x = 62,651 × 62,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,131x = 3,925,147,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,925,147,801/30,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,269.42
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