Finding the Third Proportional to 30,200 and 49,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,200 and 49,912 is: 82,490.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,200 : 49,912 = 49,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,200/49,912 = 49,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,200x = 49,912 × 49,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,200x = 2,491,207,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,491,207,744/30,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,490.32
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