Finding the Third Proportional to 30,468 and 45,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,468 and 45,702 is: 68,553
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,468 : 45,702 = 45,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,468/45,702 = 45,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,468x = 45,702 × 45,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,468x = 2,088,672,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,088,672,804/30,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,553
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