Finding the Third Proportional to 30,615 and 43,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,615 and 43,332 is: 61,331.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,615 : 43,332 = 43,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,615/43,332 = 43,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,615x = 43,332 × 43,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,615x = 1,877,662,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,877,662,224/30,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,331.45
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