Finding the Third Proportional to 29,052 and 46,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 29,052 and 46,174 is: 73,386.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,052 : 46,174 = 46,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,052/46,174 = 46,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,052x = 46,174 × 46,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,052x = 2,132,038,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,132,038,276/29,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,386.97
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