Finding the Third Proportional to 30,418 and 44,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,418 and 44,576 is: 65,323.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,418 : 44,576 = 44,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,418/44,576 = 44,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,418x = 44,576 × 44,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,418x = 1,987,019,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,987,019,776/30,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,323.81
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