Finding the Third Proportional to 30,912 and 49,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,912 and 49,770 is: 80,132.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,912 : 49,770 = 49,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,912/49,770 = 49,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,912x = 49,770 × 49,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,912x = 2,477,052,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,477,052,900/30,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,132.40
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