Finding the Third Proportional to 30,760.50 and 48,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,760.50 and 48,192 is: 75,501.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,760.50 : 48,192 = 48,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,760.50/48,192 = 48,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,760.50x = 48,192 × 48,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,760.50x = 2,322,468,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,322,468,864/30,760.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,501.66
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