Finding the Third Proportional to 30,192 and 45,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,192 and 45,288 is: 67,932
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,192 : 45,288 = 45,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,192/45,288 = 45,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,192x = 45,288 × 45,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,192x = 2,051,002,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,002,944/30,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,932
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