Finding the Third Proportional to 20,304 and 29,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,304 and 29,694 is: 43,426.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,304 : 29,694 = 29,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,304/29,694 = 29,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,304x = 29,694 × 29,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,304x = 881,733,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,733,636/20,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,426.60
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