Finding the Third Proportional to 30,444 and 43,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,444 and 43,448 is: 62,006.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,444 : 43,448 = 43,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,444/43,448 = 43,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,444x = 43,448 × 43,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,444x = 1,887,728,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,728,704/30,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,006.59
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