Finding the Third Proportional to 30,976 and 48,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,976 and 48,032 is: 74,479.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,976 : 48,032 = 48,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,976/48,032 = 48,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,976x = 48,032 × 48,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,976x = 2,307,073,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,307,073,024/30,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,479.37
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