Finding the Third Proportional to 30,395 and 63,205.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,395 and 63,205.50 is: 131,433.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,395 : 63,205.50 = 63,205.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,395/63,205.50 = 63,205.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,395x = 63,205.50 × 63,205.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,395x = 3,994,935,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,994,935,230.25/30,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,433.96
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