Finding the Third Proportional to 30,376 and 44,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,376 and 44,552 is: 65,343.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,376 : 44,552 = 44,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,376/44,552 = 44,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,376x = 44,552 × 44,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,376x = 1,984,880,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,880,704/30,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,343.72
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