Finding the Third Proportional to 30,300 and 44,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,300 and 44,100 is: 64,185.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,300 : 44,100 = 44,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,300/44,100 = 44,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,300x = 44,100 × 44,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,300x = 1,944,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,810,000/30,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,185.15
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