Finding the Third Proportional to 30,167 and 50,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,167 and 50,009 is: 82,901.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,167 : 50,009 = 50,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,167/50,009 = 50,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,167x = 50,009 × 50,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,167x = 2,500,900,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,500,900,081/30,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,901.85
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