Finding the Third Proportional to 20,090 and 29,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,090 and 29,223 is: 42,507.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,090 : 29,223 = 29,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,090/29,223 = 29,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,090x = 29,223 × 29,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,090x = 853,983,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 853,983,729/20,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,507.90
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