Finding the Third Proportional to 30,842 and 60,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,842 and 60,148 is: 117,300.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,842 : 60,148 = 60,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,842/60,148 = 60,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,842x = 60,148 × 60,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,842x = 3,617,781,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,617,781,904/30,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,300.50
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