Finding the Third Proportional to 30,464 and 45,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,464 and 45,696 is: 68,544
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,464 : 45,696 = 45,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,464/45,696 = 45,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,464x = 45,696 × 45,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,464x = 2,088,124,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,088,124,416/30,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,544
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