Finding the Third Proportional to 30,815 and 44,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,815 and 44,035 is: 62,926.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,815 : 44,035 = 44,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,815/44,035 = 44,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,815x = 44,035 × 44,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,815x = 1,939,081,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,081,225/30,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,926.54
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