Finding the Third Proportional to 30,345 and 62,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,345 and 62,148 is: 127,282.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,345 : 62,148 = 62,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,345/62,148 = 62,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,345x = 62,148 × 62,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,345x = 3,862,373,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,862,373,904/30,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,282.05
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