Finding the Third Proportional to 30,754 and 47,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,754 and 47,015 is: 71,873.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,754 : 47,015 = 47,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,754/47,015 = 47,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,754x = 47,015 × 47,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,754x = 2,210,410,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,410,225/30,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,873.91
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