Finding the Third Proportional to 20,484 and 29,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,484 and 29,250 is: 41,767.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,484 : 29,250 = 29,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,484/29,250 = 29,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,484x = 29,250 × 29,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,484x = 855,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,562,500/20,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,767.36
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