Finding the Third Proportional to 30,671 and 41,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,671 and 41,215 is: 55,383.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,671 : 41,215 = 41,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,671/41,215 = 41,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,671x = 41,215 × 41,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,671x = 1,698,676,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,676,225/30,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,383.79
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