Finding the Third Proportional to 30,806 and 44,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,806 and 44,020 is: 62,902.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,806 : 44,020 = 44,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,806/44,020 = 44,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,806x = 44,020 × 44,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,806x = 1,937,760,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,760,400/30,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,902.05
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