Finding the Third Proportional to 30,272 and 44,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,272 and 44,976 is: 66,822.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,272 : 44,976 = 44,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,272/44,976 = 44,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,272x = 44,976 × 44,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,272x = 2,022,840,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,022,840,576/30,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,822.16
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