Finding the Third Proportional to 30,100 and 45,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,100 and 45,150 is: 67,725
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,100 : 45,150 = 45,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,100/45,150 = 45,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,100x = 45,150 × 45,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,100x = 2,038,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,038,522,500/30,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,725
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