Finding the Third Proportional to 30,890 and 41,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,890 and 41,367 is: 55,397.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,890 : 41,367 = 41,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,890/41,367 = 41,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,890x = 41,367 × 41,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,890x = 1,711,228,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,711,228,689/30,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,397.50
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