Finding the Third Proportional to 30,660 and 62,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,660 and 62,616 is: 127,878.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,660 : 62,616 = 62,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,660/62,616 = 62,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,660x = 62,616 × 62,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,660x = 3,920,763,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,920,763,456/30,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,878.78
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