Finding the Third Proportional to 30,132 and 43,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,132 and 43,830 is: 63,755.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,132 : 43,830 = 43,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,132/43,830 = 43,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,132x = 43,830 × 43,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,132x = 1,921,068,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,921,068,900/30,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,755.11
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