Finding the Third Proportional to 30,169 and 64,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,169 and 64,346 is: 137,240.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,169 : 64,346 = 64,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,169/64,346 = 64,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,169x = 64,346 × 64,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,169x = 4,140,407,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,140,407,716/30,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,240.47
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