Finding the Third Proportional to 19,577 and 30,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,577 and 30,230 is: 46,679.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,577 : 30,230 = 30,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,577/30,230 = 30,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,577x = 30,230 × 30,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,577x = 913,852,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,852,900/19,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,679.93
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