Finding the Third Proportional to 30,858 and 63,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,858 and 63,902 is: 132,330.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,858 : 63,902 = 63,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,858/63,902 = 63,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,858x = 63,902 × 63,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,858x = 4,083,465,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,083,465,604/30,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,330.86
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