Finding the Third Proportional to 30,927 and 46,525.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,927 and 46,525.50 is: 69,991.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,927 : 46,525.50 = 46,525.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,927/46,525.50 = 46,525.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,927x = 46,525.50 × 46,525.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,927x = 2,164,622,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,164,622,150.25/30,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,991.34
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