Finding the Third Proportional to 29,032 and 44,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,032 and 44,684 is: 68,774.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,032 : 44,684 = 44,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,032/44,684 = 44,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,032x = 44,684 × 44,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,032x = 1,996,659,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,996,659,856/29,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,774.45
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