Finding the Third Proportional to 30,839 and 44,067.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,839 and 44,067.50 is: 62,970.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,839 : 44,067.50 = 44,067.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,839/44,067.50 = 44,067.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,839x = 44,067.50 × 44,067.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,839x = 1,941,944,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,941,944,556.25/30,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,970.41
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