Finding the Third Proportional to 30,518 and 64,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,518 and 64,317 is: 135,548.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,518 : 64,317 = 64,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,518/64,317 = 64,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,518x = 64,317 × 64,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,518x = 4,136,676,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,136,676,489/30,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,548.74
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