Finding the Third Proportional to 30,690 and 47,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,690 and 47,391 is: 73,180.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,690 : 47,391 = 47,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,690/47,391 = 47,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,690x = 47,391 × 47,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,690x = 2,245,906,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,245,906,881/30,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,180.41
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