Finding the Third Proportional to 30,355 and 45,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,355 and 45,941 is: 69,529.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,355 : 45,941 = 45,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,355/45,941 = 45,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,355x = 45,941 × 45,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,355x = 2,110,575,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,110,575,481/30,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,529.75
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