Finding the Third Proportional to 30,304 and 62,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,304 and 62,712 is: 129,778.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,304 : 62,712 = 62,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,304/62,712 = 62,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,304x = 62,712 × 62,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,304x = 3,932,794,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,932,794,944/30,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,778.08
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