Finding the Third Proportional to 30,133 and 46,657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,133 and 46,657.50 is: 72,243.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,133 : 46,657.50 = 46,657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,133/46,657.50 = 46,657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,133x = 46,657.50 × 46,657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,133x = 2,176,922,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,922,306.25/30,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,243.80
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