Finding the Third Proportional to 30,283 and 61,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,283 and 61,793 is: 126,089.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,283 : 61,793 = 61,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,283/61,793 = 61,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,283x = 61,793 × 61,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,283x = 3,818,374,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,818,374,849/30,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,089.72
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