Finding the Third Proportional to 30,398 and 45,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,398 and 45,475 is: 68,029.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,398 : 45,475 = 45,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,398/45,475 = 45,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,398x = 45,475 × 45,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,398x = 2,067,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,067,975,625/30,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,029.99
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