Finding the Third Proportional to 30,897,423 and 45,400,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 30,897,423 and 45,400,257 is: 66,710,525.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,897,423 : 45,400,257 = 45,400,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,897,423/45,400,257 = 45,400,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,897,423x = 45,400,257 × 45,400,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,897,423x = 2,061,183,335,666,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,061,183,335,666,049/30,897,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,710,525.85
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