Finding the Third Proportional to 30,261 and 47,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,261 and 47,049 is: 73,150.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,261 : 47,049 = 47,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,261/47,049 = 47,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,261x = 47,049 × 47,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,261x = 2,213,608,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,213,608,401/30,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,150.54
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