Finding the Third Proportional to 30,808 and 45,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,808 and 45,940 is: 68,504.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,808 : 45,940 = 45,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,808/45,940 = 45,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,808x = 45,940 × 45,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,808x = 2,110,483,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,110,483,600/30,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,504.40
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