Finding the Third Proportional to 30,986 and 48,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,986 and 48,047 is: 74,501.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,986 : 48,047 = 48,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,986/48,047 = 48,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,986x = 48,047 × 48,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,986x = 2,308,514,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,308,514,209/30,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,501.85
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