Finding the Third Proportional to 30,373 and 63,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,373 and 63,816 is: 134,082.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,373 : 63,816 = 63,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,373/63,816 = 63,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,373x = 63,816 × 63,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,373x = 4,072,481,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,072,481,856/30,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,082.31
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