Finding the Third Proportional to 29,014 and 44,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,014 and 44,653 is: 68,721.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,014 : 44,653 = 44,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,014/44,653 = 44,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,014x = 44,653 × 44,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,014x = 1,993,890,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,993,890,409/29,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,721.67
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