Finding the Third Proportional to 30,060 and 46,909.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,060 and 46,909.50 is: 73,203.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,060 : 46,909.50 = 46,909.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,060/46,909.50 = 46,909.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,060x = 46,909.50 × 46,909.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,060x = 2,200,501,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,200,501,190.25/30,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,203.63
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