Finding the Third Proportional to 30,320 and 61,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,320 and 61,874 is: 126,266.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,320 : 61,874 = 61,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,320/61,874 = 61,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,320x = 61,874 × 61,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,320x = 3,828,391,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,828,391,876/30,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,266.22
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