Finding the Third Proportional to 20,007 and 30,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,007 and 30,483 is: 46,444.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,007 : 30,483 = 30,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,007/30,483 = 30,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,007x = 30,483 × 30,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,007x = 929,213,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 929,213,289/20,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,444.41
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