Finding the Third Proportional to 30,486 and 46,051.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,486 and 46,051.50 is: 69,564.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,486 : 46,051.50 = 46,051.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,486/46,051.50 = 46,051.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,486x = 46,051.50 × 46,051.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,486x = 2,120,740,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,120,740,652.25/30,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,564.41
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