Finding the Third Proportional to 30,920 and 49,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,920 and 49,782 is: 80,150.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,920 : 49,782 = 49,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,920/49,782 = 49,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,920x = 49,782 × 49,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,920x = 2,478,247,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,478,247,524/30,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,150.31
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