Finding the Third Proportional to 30,284 and 64,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,284 and 64,708 is: 138,261.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,284 : 64,708 = 64,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,284/64,708 = 64,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,284x = 64,708 × 64,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,284x = 4,187,125,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,187,125,264/30,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,261.96
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