Finding the Third Proportional to 30,690 and 62,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,690 and 62,670 is: 127,974.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,690 : 62,670 = 62,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,690/62,670 = 62,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,690x = 62,670 × 62,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,690x = 3,927,528,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,927,528,900/30,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,974.22
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