Finding the Third Proportional to 30,854 and 63,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,854 and 63,894 is: 132,314.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,854 : 63,894 = 63,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,854/63,894 = 63,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,854x = 63,894 × 63,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,854x = 4,082,443,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,082,443,236/30,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,314.88
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