Finding the Third Proportional to 29,038 and 43,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,038 and 43,443 is: 64,993.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,038 : 43,443 = 43,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,038/43,443 = 43,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,038x = 43,443 × 43,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,038x = 1,887,294,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,294,249/29,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,993.95
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