Finding the Third Proportional to 30,032 and 45,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,032 and 45,048 is: 67,572
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,032 : 45,048 = 45,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,032/45,048 = 45,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,032x = 45,048 × 45,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,032x = 2,029,322,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,029,322,304/30,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,572
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