Finding the Third Proportional to 30,968 and 44,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,968 and 44,940 is: 65,215.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,968 : 44,940 = 44,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,968/44,940 = 44,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,968x = 44,940 × 44,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,968x = 2,019,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,019,603,600/30,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,215.82
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