Finding the Third Proportional to 30,682 and 45,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,682 and 45,591 is: 67,744.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,682 : 45,591 = 45,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,682/45,591 = 45,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,682x = 45,591 × 45,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,682x = 2,078,539,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,078,539,281/30,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,744.58
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