Finding the Third Proportional to 30,040 and 45,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,040 and 45,060 is: 67,590
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,040 : 45,060 = 45,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,040/45,060 = 45,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,040x = 45,060 × 45,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,040x = 2,030,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,030,403,600/30,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,590
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