Finding the Third Proportional to 30,220 and 45,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,220 and 45,996 is: 70,007.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,220 : 45,996 = 45,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,220/45,996 = 45,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,220x = 45,996 × 45,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,220x = 2,115,632,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,115,632,016/30,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,007.68
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