Finding the Third Proportional to 30,988 and 63,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,988 and 63,624 is: 130,631.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,988 : 63,624 = 63,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,988/63,624 = 63,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,988x = 63,624 × 63,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,988x = 4,048,013,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,048,013,376/30,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,631.64
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