Finding the Third Proportional to 30,768 and 47,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,768 and 47,784 is: 74,210.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,768 : 47,784 = 47,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,768/47,784 = 47,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,768x = 47,784 × 47,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,768x = 2,283,310,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,283,310,656/30,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,210.56
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