Finding the Third Proportional to 30,474 and 47,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,474 and 47,763 is: 74,860.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,474 : 47,763 = 47,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,474/47,763 = 47,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,474x = 47,763 × 47,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,474x = 2,281,304,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,281,304,169/30,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,860.67
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