Finding the Third Proportional to 30,476 and 44,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,476 and 44,811 is: 65,888.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,476 : 44,811 = 44,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,476/44,811 = 44,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,476x = 44,811 × 44,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,476x = 2,008,025,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,008,025,721/30,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,888.76
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