Finding the Third Proportional to 20,988 and 29,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,988 and 29,346 is: 41,032.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,988 : 29,346 = 29,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,988/29,346 = 29,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,988x = 29,346 × 29,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,988x = 861,187,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,187,716/20,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,032.39
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