Finding the Third Proportional to 30,670 and 62,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,670 and 62,632 is: 127,902.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,670 : 62,632 = 62,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,670/62,632 = 62,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,670x = 62,632 × 62,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,670x = 3,922,767,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,922,767,424/30,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,902.43
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