Finding the Third Proportional to 30,924 and 48,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,924 and 48,006 is: 74,523.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,924 : 48,006 = 48,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,924/48,006 = 48,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,924x = 48,006 × 48,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,924x = 2,304,576,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,304,576,036/30,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,523.87
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