Finding the Third Proportional to 30,312 and 63,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,312 and 63,540 is: 133,192.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,312 : 63,540 = 63,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,312/63,540 = 63,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,312x = 63,540 × 63,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,312x = 4,037,331,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,037,331,600/30,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,192.52
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