Finding the Third Proportional to 20,054 and 29,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,054 and 29,397 is: 43,092.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,054 : 29,397 = 29,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,054/29,397 = 29,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,054x = 29,397 × 29,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,054x = 864,183,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,183,609/20,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,092.83
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