Finding the Third Proportional to 30,834 and 68,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,834 and 68,094 is: 150,379.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,834 : 68,094 = 68,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,834/68,094 = 68,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,834x = 68,094 × 68,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,834x = 4,636,792,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,636,792,836/30,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,379.22
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