Finding the Third Proportional to 29,049.75 and 39,201.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,049.75 and 39,201.75 is: 52,901.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,049.75 : 39,201.75 = 39,201.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,049.75/39,201.75 = 39,201.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,049.75x = 39,201.75 × 39,201.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,049.75x = 1,536,777,203.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,777,203.06/29,049.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,901.56
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