Finding the Third Proportional to 30,240 and 44,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,240 and 44,432 is: 65,284.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,240 : 44,432 = 44,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,240/44,432 = 44,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,240x = 44,432 × 44,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,240x = 1,974,202,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,974,202,624/30,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,284.48
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