Finding the Third Proportional to 30,010 and 41,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,010 and 41,603 is: 57,674.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,010 : 41,603 = 41,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,010/41,603 = 41,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,010x = 41,603 × 41,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,010x = 1,730,809,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,730,809,609/30,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,674.43
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