Finding the Third Proportional to 30,762 and 43,989.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,762 and 43,989.75 is: 62,905.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,762 : 43,989.75 = 43,989.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,762/43,989.75 = 43,989.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,762x = 43,989.75 × 43,989.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,762x = 1,935,098,105.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,935,098,105.06/30,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,905.47
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