Finding the Third Proportional to 30,672 and 62,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,672 and 62,634 is: 127,902.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,672 : 62,634 = 62,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,672/62,634 = 62,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,672x = 62,634 × 62,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,672x = 3,923,017,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,923,017,956/30,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,902.25
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