Finding the Third Proportional to 30,820 and 45,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,820 and 45,133 is: 66,093.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,820 : 45,133 = 45,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,820/45,133 = 45,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,820x = 45,133 × 45,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,820x = 2,036,987,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,036,987,689/30,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,093.05
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