Finding the Third Proportional to 30,735 and 62,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,735 and 62,598 is: 127,493.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,735 : 62,598 = 62,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,735/62,598 = 62,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,735x = 62,598 × 62,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,735x = 3,918,509,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,918,509,604/30,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,493.40
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