Finding the Third Proportional to 30,418 and 45,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,418 and 45,502 is: 68,066.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,418 : 45,502 = 45,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,418/45,502 = 45,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,418x = 45,502 × 45,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,418x = 2,070,432,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,432,004/30,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,066.01
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