Finding the Third Proportional to 30,750 and 48,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,750 and 48,947 is: 77,912.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,750 : 48,947 = 48,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,750/48,947 = 48,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,750x = 48,947 × 48,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,750x = 2,395,808,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,808,809/30,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,912.48
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