Finding the Third Proportional to 30,564 and 40,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,564 and 40,752 is: 54,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,564 : 40,752 = 40,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,564/40,752 = 40,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,564x = 40,752 × 40,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,564x = 1,660,725,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,725,504/30,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,336
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