Finding the Third Proportional to 30,762 and 65,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,762 and 65,200 is: 138,191.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,762 : 65,200 = 65,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,762/65,200 = 65,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,762x = 65,200 × 65,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,762x = 4,251,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,251,040,000/30,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,191.27
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