Finding the Third Proportional to 30,230 and 45,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,230 and 45,372 is: 68,098.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,230 : 45,372 = 45,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,230/45,372 = 45,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,230x = 45,372 × 45,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,230x = 2,058,618,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,058,618,384/30,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,098.52
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