Finding the Third Proportional to 30,088 and 45,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,088 and 45,360 is: 68,383.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,088 : 45,360 = 45,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,088/45,360 = 45,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,088x = 45,360 × 45,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,088x = 2,057,529,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,057,529,600/30,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,383.73
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