Finding the Third Proportional to 30,294 and 43,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,294 and 43,740 is: 63,154.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,294 : 43,740 = 43,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,294/43,740 = 43,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,294x = 43,740 × 43,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,294x = 1,913,187,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,913,187,600/30,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,154.01
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