Finding the Third Proportional to 30,594 and 44,716.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,594 and 44,716.50 is: 65,358.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,594 : 44,716.50 = 44,716.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,594/44,716.50 = 44,716.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,594x = 44,716.50 × 44,716.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,594x = 1,999,565,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,999,565,372.25/30,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,358.09
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