Finding the Third Proportional to 30,586 and 48,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,586 and 48,663 is: 77,423.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,586 : 48,663 = 48,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,586/48,663 = 48,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,586x = 48,663 × 48,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,586x = 2,368,087,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,368,087,569/30,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,423.91
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