Finding the Third Proportional to 30,560 and 41,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,560 and 41,232 is: 55,630.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,560 : 41,232 = 41,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,560/41,232 = 41,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,560x = 41,232 × 41,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,560x = 1,700,077,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,077,824/30,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,630.82
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