Finding the Third Proportional to 30,024 and 44,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,024 and 44,868 is: 67,050.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,024 : 44,868 = 44,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,024/44,868 = 44,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,024x = 44,868 × 44,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,024x = 2,013,137,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,137,424/30,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,050.94
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