Finding the Third Proportional to 30,310 and 64,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,310 and 64,832 is: 138,673.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,310 : 64,832 = 64,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,310/64,832 = 64,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,310x = 64,832 × 64,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,310x = 4,203,188,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,203,188,224/30,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,673.32
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