Finding the Third Proportional to 30,918 and 43,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,918 and 43,677 is: 61,701.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,918 : 43,677 = 43,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,918/43,677 = 43,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,918x = 43,677 × 43,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,918x = 1,907,680,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,907,680,329/30,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,701.28
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