Finding the Third Proportional to 30,052 and 47,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,052 and 47,141 is: 73,947.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,052 : 47,141 = 47,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,052/47,141 = 47,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,052x = 47,141 × 47,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,052x = 2,222,273,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,222,273,881/30,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,947.62
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