Finding the Third Proportional to 30,702 and 63,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,702 and 63,708 is: 132,196.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,702 : 63,708 = 63,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,702/63,708 = 63,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,702x = 63,708 × 63,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,702x = 4,058,709,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,058,709,264/30,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,196.90
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