Finding the Third Proportional to 30,759.75 and 39,750.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,759.75 and 39,750.75 is: 51,369.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,759.75 : 39,750.75 = 39,750.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,759.75/39,750.75 = 39,750.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,759.75x = 39,750.75 × 39,750.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,759.75x = 1,580,122,125.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,580,122,125.56/30,759.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,369.80
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