Finding the Third Proportional to 30,800 and 44,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,800 and 44,044 is: 62,982.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,800 : 44,044 = 44,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,800/44,044 = 44,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,800x = 44,044 × 44,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,800x = 1,939,873,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,873,936/30,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,982.92
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