Finding the Third Proportional to 30,057 and 46,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,057 and 46,723 is: 72,629.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,057 : 46,723 = 46,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,057/46,723 = 46,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,057x = 46,723 × 46,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,057x = 2,183,038,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,183,038,729/30,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,629.96
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