Finding the Third Proportional to 30,726 and 45,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,726 and 45,894 is: 68,549.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,726 : 45,894 = 45,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,726/45,894 = 45,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,726x = 45,894 × 45,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,726x = 2,106,259,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,106,259,236/30,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,549.74
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