Finding the Third Proportional to 30,454 and 47,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,454 and 47,129 is: 72,934.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,454 : 47,129 = 47,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,454/47,129 = 47,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,454x = 47,129 × 47,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,454x = 2,221,142,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,221,142,641/30,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,934.35
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