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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,955.45 and 45,009.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,955.45 and 45,009.11 is: 67,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.45 : 45,009.11 = 45,009.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.45/45,009.11 = 45,009.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.45x = 45,009.11 × 45,009.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.45x = 2,025,819,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,819,575.10/29,955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,627.76

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