Finding the Third Proportional to 30,396 and 44,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,396 and 44,544 is: 65,277.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,396 : 44,544 = 44,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,396/44,544 = 44,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,396x = 44,544 × 44,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,396x = 1,984,167,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,167,936/30,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,277.27
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