Finding the Third Proportional to 30,996 and 43,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,996 and 43,668 is: 61,520.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,996 : 43,668 = 43,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,996/43,668 = 43,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,996x = 43,668 × 43,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,996x = 1,906,894,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,906,894,224/30,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,520.66
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