Finding the Third Proportional to 30,676 and 62,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,676 and 62,642 is: 127,918.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,676 : 62,642 = 62,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,676/62,642 = 62,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,676x = 62,642 × 62,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,676x = 3,924,020,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,924,020,164/30,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,918.25
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