Finding the Third Proportional to 30,398 and 43,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,398 and 43,125 is: 61,180.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,398 : 43,125 = 43,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,398/43,125 = 43,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,398x = 43,125 × 43,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,398x = 1,859,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,859,765,625/30,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,180.53
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