Finding the Third Proportional to 30,524 and 64,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,524 and 64,328 is: 135,568.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,524 : 64,328 = 64,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,524/64,328 = 64,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,524x = 64,328 × 64,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,524x = 4,138,091,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,138,091,584/30,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,568.46
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