Finding the Third Proportional to 30,030 and 43,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,030 and 43,257 is: 62,309.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,030 : 43,257 = 43,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,030/43,257 = 43,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,030x = 43,257 × 43,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,030x = 1,871,168,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,871,168,049/30,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,309.96
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