Finding the Third Proportional to 30,904 and 35,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,904 and 35,278 is: 40,271.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,904 : 35,278 = 35,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,904/35,278 = 35,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,904x = 35,278 × 35,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,904x = 1,244,537,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,537,284/30,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,271.07
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