Finding the Third Proportional to 30,034 and 43,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,034 and 43,262 is: 62,316.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,034 : 43,262 = 43,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,034/43,262 = 43,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,034x = 43,262 × 43,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,034x = 1,871,600,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,871,600,644/30,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,316.06
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