Finding the Third Proportional to 13,047 and 30,793.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,047 and 30,793.50 is: 72,678.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,047 : 30,793.50 = 30,793.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,047/30,793.50 = 30,793.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,047x = 30,793.50 × 30,793.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,047x = 948,239,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,239,642.25/13,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,678.75
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