Finding the Third Proportional to 20,891 and 29,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,891 and 29,280 is: 41,037.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,891 : 29,280 = 29,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,891/29,280 = 29,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,891x = 29,280 × 29,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,891x = 857,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,318,400/20,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,037.69
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