Finding the Third Proportional to 30,385 and 45,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,385 and 45,983 is: 69,588.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,385 : 45,983 = 45,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,385/45,983 = 45,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,385x = 45,983 × 45,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,385x = 2,114,436,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,114,436,289/30,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,588.16
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