Finding the Third Proportional to 20,942 and 29,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,942 and 29,104 is: 40,447.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,942 : 29,104 = 29,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,942/29,104 = 29,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,942x = 29,104 × 29,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,942x = 847,042,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 847,042,816/20,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,447.08
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