Finding the Third Proportional to 30,503 and 55,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,503 and 55,943 is: 102,600.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,503 : 55,943 = 55,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,503/55,943 = 55,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,503x = 55,943 × 55,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,503x = 3,129,619,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,129,619,249/30,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,600.38
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