Finding the Third Proportional to 30,467 and 41,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,467 and 41,002 is: 55,179.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,467 : 41,002 = 41,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,467/41,002 = 41,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,467x = 41,002 × 41,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,467x = 1,681,164,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,681,164,004/30,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,179.83
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