Finding the Third Proportional to 20,404 and 30,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,404 and 30,227 is: 44,779.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,404 : 30,227 = 30,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,404/30,227 = 30,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,404x = 30,227 × 30,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,404x = 913,671,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,671,529/20,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,779.04
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