Finding the Third Proportional to 30,148 and 34,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,148 and 34,528 is: 39,544.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,148 : 34,528 = 34,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,148/34,528 = 34,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,148x = 34,528 × 34,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,148x = 1,192,182,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,192,182,784/30,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,544.34
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