Finding the Third Proportional to 30,276 and 45,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,276 and 45,424 is: 68,151.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,276 : 45,424 = 45,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,276/45,424 = 45,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,276x = 45,424 × 45,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,276x = 2,063,339,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,063,339,776/30,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,151.00
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