Finding the Third Proportional to 30,442 and 40,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,442 and 40,721 is: 54,470.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,442 : 40,721 = 40,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,442/40,721 = 40,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,442x = 40,721 × 40,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,442x = 1,658,199,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,658,199,841/30,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,470.79
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