Finding the Third Proportional to 29,980.50 and 45,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,980.50 and 45,048 is: 67,688.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,980.50 : 45,048 = 45,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,980.50/45,048 = 45,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,980.50x = 45,048 × 45,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,980.50x = 2,029,322,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,029,322,304/29,980.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,688.07
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