Finding the Third Proportional to 30,256 and 64,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,256 and 64,172 is: 136,106.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,256 : 64,172 = 64,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,256/64,172 = 64,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,256x = 64,172 × 64,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,256x = 4,118,045,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,118,045,584/30,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,106.74
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