Finding the Third Proportional to 30,036 and 45,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,036 and 45,054 is: 67,581
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,036 : 45,054 = 45,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,036/45,054 = 45,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,036x = 45,054 × 45,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,036x = 2,029,862,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,029,862,916/30,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,581
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