Finding the Third Proportional to 30,194 and 43,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,194 and 43,491 is: 62,643.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,194 : 43,491 = 43,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,194/43,491 = 43,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,194x = 43,491 × 43,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,194x = 1,891,467,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,891,467,081/30,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,643.81
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