Finding the Third Proportional to 30,634 and 44,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,634 and 44,734 is: 65,323.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,634 : 44,734 = 44,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,634/44,734 = 44,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,634x = 44,734 × 44,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,634x = 2,001,130,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,130,756/30,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,323.85
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