Finding the Third Proportional to 30,537 and 44,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,537 and 44,712 is: 65,466.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,537 : 44,712 = 44,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,537/44,712 = 44,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,537x = 44,712 × 44,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,537x = 1,999,162,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,999,162,944/30,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,466.91
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