Finding the Third Proportional to 30,162 and 39,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,162 and 39,664 is: 52,159.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,162 : 39,664 = 39,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,162/39,664 = 39,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,162x = 39,664 × 39,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,162x = 1,573,232,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,573,232,896/30,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,159.44
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