Finding the Third Proportional to 30,483 and 44,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,483 and 44,905 is: 66,150.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,483 : 44,905 = 44,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,483/44,905 = 44,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,483x = 44,905 × 44,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,483x = 2,016,459,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,016,459,025/30,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,150.28
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