Finding the Third Proportional to 30,252 and 56,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,252 and 56,832 is: 106,765.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,252 : 56,832 = 56,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,252/56,832 = 56,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,252x = 56,832 × 56,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,252x = 3,229,876,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,229,876,224/30,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,765.71
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