Finding the Third Proportional to 30,674 and 48,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,674 and 48,063 is: 75,309.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,674 : 48,063 = 48,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,674/48,063 = 48,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,674x = 48,063 × 48,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,674x = 2,310,051,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310,051,969/30,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,309.77
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