Finding the Third Proportional to 30,928 and 67,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,928 and 67,376 is: 146,777.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,928 : 67,376 = 67,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,928/67,376 = 67,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,928x = 67,376 × 67,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,928x = 4,539,525,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,539,525,376/30,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,777.20
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