Finding the Third Proportional to 30,164 and 43,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,164 and 43,878 is: 63,827.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,164 : 43,878 = 43,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,164/43,878 = 43,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,164x = 43,878 × 43,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,164x = 1,925,278,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,925,278,884/30,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,827.04
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