Finding the Third Proportional to 30,058 and 43,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,058 and 43,743 is: 63,658.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,058 : 43,743 = 43,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,058/43,743 = 43,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,058x = 43,743 × 43,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,058x = 1,913,450,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,913,450,049/30,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,658.60
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