Finding the Third Proportional to 30,210 and 45,520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,210 and 45,520.50 is: 68,590.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,210 : 45,520.50 = 45,520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,210/45,520.50 = 45,520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,210x = 45,520.50 × 45,520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,210x = 2,072,115,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,072,115,920.25/30,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,590.40
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