Finding the Third Proportional to 30,448 and 47,775.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,448 and 47,775.50 is: 74,963.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,448 : 47,775.50 = 47,775.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,448/47,775.50 = 47,775.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,448x = 47,775.50 × 47,775.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,448x = 2,282,498,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,282,498,400.25/30,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,963.82
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