Finding the Third Proportional to 30,672 and 48,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,672 and 48,060 is: 75,305.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,672 : 48,060 = 48,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,672/48,060 = 48,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,672x = 48,060 × 48,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,672x = 2,309,763,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,309,763,600/30,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,305.28
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